Littleton Hospital Association·Littleton, New Hampshire
The Emergency Department RN provides direct patient care and manages patient assignments while adhering to best practices and nursing standards. They are responsible for coordinating ancillary personnel and ensuring high-quality care delivery and documentation.
Our mission is to provide patients with the highest possible quality of healthcare within an atmosphere of genuine caring. This includes recognition of the importance of quality customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. The Registered Nurse displays sensitivity and empathy to the needs of patients, visitors and members of the Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH) staff. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to all patient types appropriate to the Emergency Department.
Summary of Major Function
Under the direction of the Emergency Department manager, the Emergency Department RN assumes responsibility for a patient assignment on the Emergency Department. The RN utilizes and acquires knowledge of current and best practices in patient care. The RN retains the responsibility for the direction and guidance of ancillary personnel activities within the unit. The RN works to support the 5 pillars of excellence: people, quality, service, finance and growth.
The RN understands and adheres to all LRH and department specific policies and procedures as well as to the practice standards set forth in the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act. This position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Littleton Regional Healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and coworkers.
Reports to: Emergency Department Manager
A Registered Nurse directs, by licensure, all nursing activities performed by ancillary staff assigned to the unit. Numbers supervised vary according to patient census and acuity.
PALS: TNCC (Obtained within 1 year of hire)
Physical demands: See Physical Demands worksheet
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse in New Hampshire and a graduate of an accredited nursing school. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 1-2 years of acute care experience.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.
