Surgical & Infusion Specialty Care Registered Nurse in Lebanon, NH

• POSITION STANDARDS • EDUCATION: • * Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, current New Hampshire license. • * Associate Degree (ADN) prepared nurses with 2+ years’ experience. • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with 2+ years of experience preferred • Current Basic Life Support certification (BLSC) required upon hire. • * Current ACLS certification preferred. • EXPERIENCE: • * 2+ years as an RN • IV experience required • * Experience working in a clinic or hospital setting; surgical/specialty clinic experience preferred but not required. • * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization. • * Demonstrate a professional and adaptable demeanor with internal and external clients, including administrators, physicians, peers and support staff. • * Demonstrate the ability to work as a team. • * The ability to work with minimum supervision, set priorities, and follow through to accomplish results. • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: • * Active participant in in-services, educational programs, and educational conferences. Exhibits membership in organizations relevant to professional growth. • AGE OF PATIENTS TREATED: • * The Registered Professional Nurse cares for young adult through geriatric patients. • POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements. • Physical Activity: • * Sitting - 34% to 66% • Walking - 67% to 100% • Bending - 67% to 100% • Squatting - 67% to 100% • Crouching - 67% to 100% • Kneeling - 34% to 66% • Reaching - 67% to 100% • Ligh lifting (up to 20 pounds) • Has the ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time • Upper Extremity: • * Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100% • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry: • * Initial push up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% • Initial pull up to a maximum of 37 lbs - 1% to 33% • Sustained push up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33% • Sustained pull up to a maximum of 18 lbs - 1% to 33% • Lift up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100% • Carry up to a maximum of 35 lbs - 67% to 100% • PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY • Position Objective • This is a combined role that will have responsibilities and the capability of working across all the specialties in the MSC. • Performance Expectation • Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in order to provide care to the patient. Performs patient care using an integrated approach that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors. • Triage of clinical calls and questions; performs assessment of patient needs and provides clinical advice within scope of license; schedule emergent patient appointments. Completes accurate and comprehensive documentation and routes to providers appropriately for review. • Knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient and their clinical situation. Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Prescribe medications upon provider order or per protocol. Perform prior authorizations for drug approvals as needed. Accurately enter data into the EMR system and reconcile medications. • Assist the provider with minor office or hospital procedures that may include excisions, wound and drain care, dressing changes, suture, cast, and splint removals, vasectomies, cystoscopies, and injections. Proficient in sterile technique. • Tracks surgery and procedure bookings to obtain medical clearance and ensure patient safety. Follows protocols and identifies other necessary pre-procedure testing or consults and discusses with provider. Monitors and tracks diagnostic results and alerts providers of abnormal values including, but not limited to, all pre-surgical testing and anticoagulation therapy. • Provide pre-op and post-op education for patients and families; documents the patient/family response. Develop, review, and revise written protocols and educational materials as necessary. • Serves as the patient liaison to other services and caregivers; coordinates and organizes the care of patients. Written and verbal communication is effective. Confidentially is maintained in accordance with APD’s policies. • Demonstrates competency to insert, remove, and provide care and maintenance of IV lines • Demonstrates competency in monitoring of IV therapies • Follows the eight medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors • Ability to formulate an individual plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness • Communicates clinical information appropriately to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Collaborates with all ancillary departments • Coordinates and supervises patient care, as necessary • Utilizes assessment data to identify patient care needs, to include patient education and discharge planning • Recognizes and reports abnormal assessment data and incorporates findings into the plan of care: validates and revises expected outcomes based on assessment • Ability to think critically and problem solve. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems. • Proficient with EMR system; properly documents all patient care and other necessary information in the patients record. Documentation is done timely and in accordance with APD guidelines. • Demonstrates an ability to organize and prioritize all job functions. • Delegates tasks to the health care team members appropriately • Demonstrates unit specific competencies. • Performs other duties as assigned. Min: $38.09 Max: $53.32 • Area of Interest: Nursing Services; • Work Status: 0800-1630; • Employment Type: Full Time; • Job ID: 5727 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. 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