NURSE SPECIALIST

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $7.00/hr

Direct Care Pay $10/week

Job summary

State of New Hampshire Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse III for full-time, 3rd shift, to provide professional nursing care under supervision and potentially lead the unit when on duty. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing and an active NH RN license with CPR certification.

Position offers full-time hours with evening/night shifts, and total compensation includes hourly pay plus shift differential and weekly direct care pay.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience: Three years' experience as a registered nurse in areas such as ambulatory care, correctional nursing, emergency care, psychiatric nursing, medical surgical nursing, school nursing, pediatrics, or other related nursing specialty area in which the vacancy exists.
• License/Certification: Current license as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire; Current CPR certification; Must be certified by ANA or another nationally recognized certifying entity in a specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the unit Nursing Coordinator.
• Functions as nurse in charge when on duty and leads on shift.
• Performs nursing process per ANA standards to ensure high-quality patient care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

$42.97/hour - $66.07/hour

Plus, Shift Differential $7.00/hr and Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health & Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

REGISTERED NURSE III

Full-Time, Nursing Office, 3rd Shift

Position #16124

$42.97/hour - $66.07/hour

Plus, Shift Differential $7.00/hr and Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week

Position Hours: 5, 8-hour shifts (10:45pm - 7:15am) OR 3, 12-hour shifts (6:45pm -7:15am)

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services and NH Hospital has a full-time vacancy for Nurse Specialist.

Summary

Provides professional nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the unit Nursing Coordinator. Functions as nurse in charge when on duty. Through the use of nursing process, ANA standards of practice, nursing knowledge and skill, is able to perform varied and complex duties that will assure that patients receive the best possible care. May assume the nursing leadership role in the absence of the Nursing Coordinator. Practices within the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies. Demonstrates positive customer services concepts.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Three years' experience as a registered nurse in areas such as ambulatory care, correctional nursing, emergency care, psychiatric nursing, medical surgical nursing, school nursing, pediatrics, or other related nursing specialty area in which the vacancy exists. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Must be certified by the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying entity in a specialty, e.g. Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, Gerontological Nurse, Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Oncology, Wound Care, etc.

Other Requirements

None

Trainee Option

Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with co‑workers, patients and families.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD)

None

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC)

Supports Nursing Leadership and Administration in the achievement of hospital, departmental and unit, mission goals and objectives as demonstrated by participation on committees at various levels. Role models appropriate staff to staff, staff to patient, and transdisciplinary communication. Demonstrates understanding and behaviors related to customer service, internal and external.

Initiates and provides ongoing evaluation of daily patient care assignment based on identified acuity and available staff skill mix. Responds to changes in patient status making changes in patient care assignment as appropriate.

Performs and supervises procedures requiring specialized ongoing consultation. Provides leadership and clinical assistance to nursing personnel as demonstrated by oversight of clinical milieu and participative role modeling.

Supervises, teaches, assists and participates in the application of the nursing process as evidenced by carrying a caseload of patients.

Utilizes nursing process in assessing patient status and behavioral patterns to provide a safe and therapeutic environment to facilitate optimal patient treatment outcomes. Assures the integration of nursing care goals and interventions within the patient’s interdisciplinary treatment plan. Assists Coordinator in oversight of nursing documentation requirements by making sure nurses are assigned to teams daily.

Takes an active ongoing role in providing direct patient education and consults with other professional nurses in providing education to patients and internal support persons via the use of existing and newly developed patient teaching protocols.

Serves as the identified preceptor in the partnership program to assure smooth transition of new staff to patient care unit.

In collaboration with the Nursing coordinator, demonstrates an ability to identify problematic employee situations, utilize conflict resolution techniques, support the concept of customer satisfaction and promote CQI efforts.

Participates in CQI and research activities, demonstrates active role in hospital and/or departmental committees assigned by nurse manager and maintains ANA certification in clinical area. Coordinates and participates in unit-based in-service programs.

Actively participates in academic course work, seminars and/or training programs to enhance professional development.

Performs other related duties as negotiated with Nursing Coordinator.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department. Carries out same by acting as an agent of the Department within the hospital. Supports the organizational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives as demonstrated by a positive leadership presence in unit based, departmental, hospital wide, or in public meetings/committees.

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit‑based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned staff.

For further information please contact Claire Kent, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, [e-mail] and 603-271-5835.

You may also contact Human Resources at [e-mail]

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964