Per Diem Registered Nurse
- Full-Time
- Nashua, NH
- Pathways Healthcare
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Main Office Location : Salem , NH Territory: Nashua and Surrounding Areas Job type: Per Diem RN Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities:
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- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary team to create a strong Plan of Care for each patient
- Respond to inquiries and concerns from patients, their caregivers and their medical team
- Counsel patients and caregivers before, during and after treatment
- Supervise home health aides as needed
- Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient
- 2+ years’ nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Proficient with electronic medical records
- Excellent bedside manner and communication skills
- Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations