Registered Nurse Ambulatory - Behavioral Health - Per Diem

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elliot Health System is seeking a Per Diem Nurse to deliver comprehensive care to patients and families. This position requires a New Hampshire Registered Nurse License and offers a unique integrated approach to behavioral health services.

You will create a supportive environment, utilize clinical decision-making skills, and engage with patients and families throughout their care journey. Attractive benefits include health coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a New Hampshire Registered Nurse License or a Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to obtain BLS certification during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients and families with varying needs.
• Create a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Utilize clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills.
• Promote change for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical decision making

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

New Hampshire Registered Nurse License

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

At Elliot Health Behavioral Health Services, we offer integrated behavioral health services at several Elliot primary care locations. This unique approach to behavioral health services opens accessibility to our patients and provides a quality healthcare delivery system that is team based, outcome oriented, and follows a standardized quality process that facilitates communication and coordination based on patient needs and preferences.

Position Summary – Per Diem

Delivers care to patients and families with needs ranging from basic to complex utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patient and families. Practices in a manner consistent with the Elliot Hospital Interprofessional Practice model; the ANA’s Social Policy Statement, Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Nursing Code of Ethics; and relevant specialty standards of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.
• Involves patient/family in goal setting and planning and communicates that plan of care to patient and family for input; and to colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts and settings.
• Utilizes current evidence and relevant national/specialty standards to guide practice and/or performance and identifies areas for improvement.
• Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinical decision making and critical thinking skills.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure: New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Technical Certification: Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.

What Elliot Health System Has To Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Work Schedule: Variable M-F