Clinical Nurse: Patient Care Leader, Mon–Fri 8–5

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse who provides autonomous, evidence-based care in alignment with the Professional Nursing Organization’s tenets. The role emphasizes practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist, and transferor responsibilities to ensure safe patient care.

The nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess and plan care, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with the care team to continuously improve practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
• Recognize changes in patient status and modify the plan or escalate to the care team as needed.
• Advocate for patients per ANA Code of Ethics and uphold informed consent.
• Mentor colleagues to advance nursing practice.
• Delegate elements of care within laws, regulations, and policies.
• Prioritize and organize time to optimize patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team to drive positive outcomes.
• Precept student nurses and other learners.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Critical thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse who provides autonomous, evidence-based care in alignment with the Professional Nursing Organization’s tenets. The role emphasizes practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist, and transferor responsibilities to ensure safe patient care.

The nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess and plan care, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with the care team to continuously improve practice.