RN- Critical Care Stepdown Unit - Wentworth Douglas Hospital

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Per diem opportunity available on Critical Care Stepdown unit

Looking for a safe supportive environment to care for patients and build your career?

Here is your opportunity to expand your nursing experience, preparing you for a higher acuity unit in a Magnet recognized hospital with the lowest RN to patient ratios in the greater seacoast area!

Benefits of working on this 21 bed unit include:

- 3:1 RN ratio for IMCU patients

4:1 RN ratio for med/surg tele patients

Pharmacist on the unit

Designated clinical educator and a house wide night shift clinical educator

Inpatient clinical coach

Day/Night Clinical practice leader

Resource RN with minimal patient assignment

Designated LNA's per shift

Leadership support

Job Summary

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

* Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.

* Administer medications 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.

* Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

* Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification [PALS] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge,

Skills and 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.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.

* Knowledge of medical terminology.

* Excellent verbal and communication skills.

* Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Granted the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence (trademark); 2019 by Health grades, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives.

We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.29 - $62.57/Hourly

Grade

6

NTEMP

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,…