Registered Nurse Pediatrics 32hours Evenings - Lawrence General Hospital

As the Registered Nurse in Pediatrics, you will be responsible for the delivery of patient care through knowledge of the nursing process and age-specific requirements. Directs and guides patient teaching and delegates activities to members of the patient care team following departmental and hospital policy and procedure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible forfollowing all Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for the physical and psychosocial care of an assigned group of patients during his/her assigned shift.
• Assessespatientneeds,identifies problems, plans and implements interventions, delegates activities appropriately, evaluates the effectiveness of the care given, and adjusts the plan accordingly, using the nursing process.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills todocument care given, delegate assignments, relay information, make referrals, and act as liaison between patients, physicians, other hospital disciplines,and community agencies.
• Uses all available teaching resources to enhance the teaching plan in coordination with other disciplines.He/she assesses the patient/family's ability to comprehend and adhere to the plan on discharge, including making referrals to appropriate outside agencies.
• Demonstratesabilitytoworkindependently.Providesdirection to OR Techs, Nursing Assistants,Unit Secretary, and other support personnel.
• Demonstrates clinical competencies for specific units.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Massachusetts licensure.
• Service-specific credentials, certification,andexperience asspecified.
• ASNwithenrollment in a BSN/MSN program or equivalent service line experience may be considered with CNO approval.

Preferred:

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.

LGH offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, generous paid time off, and free parking.

Lawrence General Hospital, as a designated Level III Trauma Center, serves a diverse community and embraces a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and addressing social determinants of health. Candidates will represent this commitment as well. Diverse and/or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Lawrence General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.