RN - Critical Care Stepdown Unit - Per Diem - WDH

## RN
- Critical Care Stepdown Unit - Wentworth Douglas Hospital Apply:
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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
** 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)
** 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

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**- /
** Grade
* * WDHRN2

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…