Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·New London, New Hampshire
The RN will manage the admission process for surgical services, collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, and ensure comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care. Responsibilities include assessing patient health, documenting interventions, and monitoring patient safety.
assessing symptoms, planning interventions, implementing treatment plans, evaluating responses to interventions, and revising plan based on overall effectiveness. Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the population served. Adheres to the established practices standards and procedure at New London Hosptial, in the administration of all medications. Makes knowledgeable decision in consideration of the facts and the disease/surgical condition Provides education to patients and caregivers based on assessment of learning needs. Creates and monitors patient environment to ensure it is safe and free from hazards. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors. Performs duties to meet the department needs to prepare patients during their time of care in surgical services.
Pre-Operative Duties Manage patient's admission process to NLH surgical services Collaborate with anesthesia/surgeon to provide comprehensive admission care of the patient. Assess and document the status of patients' health per current ASPAN guidelines and hospital standards. Identify and report patient abnormalities to anesthesia/surgeon Ensure accuracy of patient, procedure and surgeon prior to surgical procedure. Work in conjunction with all appropriate team members to provide comprehensive care. Execute pre-procedure orders and document interventions. Assist anesthesia providers with pre-procedure interventions, document per current ASPAN guidelines and hospital standards. Oversee the work of the departments LNA. Collaborate with team members to ensure chart completeness prior to patients' surgical procedure. Post-Procedure Duties Demonstrates competence in phase 1 and phase 2 care of all post anesthesia needs of patients. Assess and documents patient condition per current ASPAN standards and hospital guidelines. Identify physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner. Reassess and documents patients response to interventions per current ASPAN standards and hospital guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on age and clinical condition of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias, collaborates with appropriate team members and intervenes as appropriate. Perform interventions in cases of post procedure emergencies Assess and document patient status post radiology procedure, execute physician orders, and provide post procedure instructions in conjunction with radiology staff.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school with a preference for those having 2 years of relevant clinical practice, particularly in critical care or PACU. Required certifications include ACLS and BLS, along with a valid RN license in New Hampshire.
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.