The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of population specific patients for the department /unit, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of population specific patients for the department /unit, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment.
5 North is a 16 bed respiratory care step down unit. The majority of the patient population consists of those with pneumonia, COPD, acute respiratory failure, sepsis, CHF and DKA patients.
As a staff member on 5 North you will work with a complex yet diverse patient population and will be supported by a strong and experienced team of nurses and LNAs.
Matching Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of population specific patients for the department /unit, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Respiratory care step down unit
Care for patients on vents
Bipap, Hiflo O2, chest tubes
Administer medications to patients
Direct patient care
Nice-to-have
Caring relationships with patients
Collaborative work with healthcare team
Sound judgment in interventions
Supportive and experienced team
Key Requirements
Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing
Evidence of experience working with patients and team