Staff Registered Nurse

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Frisbie Memorial Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Registered Nurse Emergency Department and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Emergency Department opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care within the Emergency Department and coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines.

Patient Population Served :

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, educational and safety needs of the neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Essential Position Functions :

The following are essential job functions that must be able to be carried out by the Emergency Department Registered Nurse with or without reasonable accommodations. The Emergency Department RN follows the Nursing Process of assessment and priority setting, planning, implementation and evaluation of all ED patients.

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

Has the ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment and reassessments on all patients as per FMH Standards for assessment & reassessment.

Has the ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.

Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.

Accurately assigns triage categories.

Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families. Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care.

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching as appropriate.

Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.

Prepares, hangs, monitors and discontinues intravenous fluids

Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement initiatives and safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with Hospital standards.

Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conservation of supplies and equipment.

Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives; maintains good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.

Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.

Provides resource information to other staff.

Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the Emergency department.

Can perform the fundamentals of dispatching ambulances when necessary.

Can receive prehospital reports utilizing the radio and/or telephone communication.

Supervises unit coordinators, ED technicians and delegates and monitors where appropriate.

Orients new employees to the Emergency Department.

Assists the Director of Emergency Services in the development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement indicators to improve patient outcomes and the work environment.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested within the scope of the NH Nurse Practice Act.

Non-Essential Position Functions :

Performs other duties as assigned or as judgment of necessity dictates.

Job qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with 1 year Registered Nurse experience in a critical care specialty preferred.

Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse License or Compact State License Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 6 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within 1 year of hire. Emergency Nurse Pediatric Core Course (ENPC) Certification recommended. Trauma Nurse Course (TNCC) recommended.

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) recommended.

Membership in the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) encouraged

Working knowledge of underlying principles and standards of the CDC and CMS Completion of Hospital Orientation

Completion of Departmental Orientation within 6 months of hire Annual Health Screen

Completion of all annual mandatory HealthStream courses Completion of annual high risk crises intervention training

Discover a career with purpose at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed hospital proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of HCA Healthcare—one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems—you’ll be connected to a strong network of four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites across New Hampshire.

With nearly 5,000 colleagues, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. HCA Healthcare’s New Hampshire hospitals also include Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow. Join us and be part of a team that’s improving lives across the region—every day.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Emergency Department opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.