Clinical Practice Lead RN, Neurology - Dover and Portsmouth

Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. Acts in lead capacity to other nursing staff.

Essential Functions:

- Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.

- Administer medication to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

- Collaborates with nurse managers and staff to assess the learning needs and competencies of staff.

- Demonstrates best practices for staff to follow.

- May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.

- Performs other duties as assigned

- Complies with all policies and standards

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing required

Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Active Registered Nurse in the state of NH required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS Certification] preferred

Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate preferred

Oncology Certified Nurse [OCN] preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification preferred

Experience

Clinical nursing experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.

Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to build strong relationships.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.