Job Description
Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager and in accordance with the nursing practice standards established by the Nursing Organization and by the specific unit/department in accordance with the rules, and regulations and/ or standards established by the State Board of Nursing, the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, and appropriate specialty organizations relevant to the patient population under care, the Registered Nurse performs the following functions:
Essential Job Functions
Assessment:
- Able to perform standard
- Assessments using basic equipment
Medication Administration:
- Visual acuity
- Hand-Eye coordination
Communication/Documentation:
- Maintains confidentiality
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing
Patient Safety:
- Able to meet standards of job analysis form
Interpersonal:
- Interact positively with members of team and patients.
- Respects patient’s culture, lifestyle, religion and age when planning or implementing care
- Accepts constructive criticism and channels emotional reaction in a positive manner
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
-Graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
-Current New Hampshire license required
Experience
-Clinical experience preferred
Professional Activities:
-Membership in a professional nursing organization
-Certification in specialty preferred.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Every St. Joseph Healthcare employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.
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.
Our Core Values:
Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.