A registered nurse (RN) executes comprehensive nursing care activities on the Geropsychiatric Unit. This position is responsible for assessing, monitoring, recording and reporting symptoms or changes in patient conditions. RNs are required to maintain accurate patient reports and medical histories, perform mental and physical assessments, administer medication and treatment to patients, provide assistance to patients with daily activities and observe reactions. They are also responsible for managing activities with the therapeutic milieu including daily groups, education, 1:1 with individual patients and collaborating with other members of the treatment team to insure the best possible care for the patients. Complete individualized treatment plans for each patient upon admission and ongoing with the multidisciplinary treatment team. Plan, implement and coordinate nursing care activities for patients
Conduct therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs.
Perform treatment intervention following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders. Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies. Provide efficient discharge plans and obtain accurate histories at admission Complete all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner. This includes but is not limited to
Admission paperwork
Assessments (mental and physical)
Progress notes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
2-year Associates degree or diploma from a 3-year Nursing program required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Must possess valid State of New Hampshire RN license
BLS certification required
Experience:
1 year previous nursing experience preferred
Medical terminology required
Other Skills Required:
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Interventions
Evaluations
Discharge paperwork
CQI+ data
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities