RN | Surgical Specialties | Nights

Position: RN | Surgical Specialties | Full Time Nights
The Surgical Specialties unit (6 North-South) is a fast-paced inpatient unit. We specialize in the post-operative care of multiple disciplines including, general surgery, urology, GYN, plastic surgery, vascular, ENT, orthopaedics, pelvic medicine, and post trauma care. Due to the complex nature of these injuries, the Surgical Specialties staff is trained to provide skilled nursing care of chest tubes, multiple drains, VACs, colostomies, ileostomies and complex wound care.

As a member of 6 North-South, you will be part of a passionate, collaborative and highly skilled team of clinicians. Through our collaborative partnership with our surgeons and multidisciplinary team we provide excellent, individualized and holistic care to each of our patients.

Flexible schedule. Shifts are 12 hours in length, starting at 6am or 6pm. Every other weekend.

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary with shift differentials.

* Flexible scheduling options to accommodate work-life balance.

* Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

* Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

* Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits and growth opportunities await you when you join our team.

* Health insurance and dental benefit

* Available to full-time (30+ hours) and part-time employees (20-29 hours)

* Wellness programs

* Life/LTD insurance

* 403B retirement savings account (with Employer contribution and match)

* Tuition reimbursement

* On-site childcare

* Complimentary on-site employee fitness center

* Paid time-off

* Career development

* Employee Activities Committee

* Military Program (offering a supportive environment for those serving or who served in the armed services)

* Streamlined military leave process

* Enhanced military leave policy

* Enrichments to benefits and paid-time-off

* Organizational resources committed to employees and their families

* Education for employees and managers

* Recognition of service

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) 1 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of population specific patients for the department /unit, from simple to complex, with multi-system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs.

The RN engages in caring relationships with patient's, families, and significant others, works collaboratively with other health care workers, and uses sound judgments while performing nursing and medical interventions. The RN adheres to specialty standards and organizational standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Reports to the Director and/or Nurse Manager. May participate in supervision of Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel.

Education

Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.

Certification, Registration & Licensure

Licensure required:
Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license.

Certification required:
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.

Refer to Management of Mandatory Required Certification, Competencies and Education/Training for department specific certifications.

Experience

Related Experience/Training: a. Evidence of experience in working effectively and positively with patients, care providers, and the multi-disciplinary team.b. Evidence of the ability to perform as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

* Bases nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make clinical judgment/decisions.

* Gathers data through history taking and physical assessment and interprets data in order to plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.

* Develops, evaluates and revises patient's plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient's needs.

* Documents care provided and patient's progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.

* Directs and supervises others in the performance of delegated nursing activities.

* Teaches the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care. Prepares patients to manage their care after discharge, transfer or preparation for procedure/test.

* Manages time and resources to deliver patient care.

* Administers medications to patients.

* Provides direct patient care.

* Leads the health care team.

* Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

Employee Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits and growth opportunities await you when you join our team.

* Health insurance and dental benefit

* Available to full-time (30+ hours) and part-time employees (20-29 hours)

* Wellness programs

* Life/LTD insurance

* 403B retirement savings account with…