Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Thoracic, Surgical, Part time

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) on a part-time basis for our fast-paced 35-bed surgical and medical-surgical unit in Lebanon, NH. The role features a 0.60 FTE schedule with 24 hours per week across a 2×12 hour shift pattern, including rotation.

You will work with thoracic, colorectal, surgical oncology, general, vascular, and thoracic patients, gaining exposure to complex postoperative pathways.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program is required.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
• Uses critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, modifying the plan or escalating as needed.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold autonomy, and assist with informed decision-making.
• Actively seeks feedback and works to improve performance.
• Engages in the governance of practice.
• Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others.
• Mentors colleagues for advancement of nursing practice.
• Assumes authority and accountability for patient care while delegating appropriately.
• Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes.
• Applies current evidence and standards to daily practice.
• Models a culture of inquiry, contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats across areas of practice.
• Partners with others to produce positive outcomes through knowledge exchange.
• Precepts student nurses and other learners.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing process

Communication skills

Mentoring colleagues

Education

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program

BSN degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a nursing opportunity where you can use and develop your critical thinking skills while caring for interesting and complex surgical patients?

Then welcome to our unit!

Registered Nurse (RN)

Part-time 2×12 hour schedule / with rotation

L4WD is a dynamic, fast-paced 35-bed medical-surgical unit. Our primary patient populations include thoracic, colorectal, surgical oncology, general surgery, and vascular surgery, providing a diverse and rewarding range of clinical experiences. Thoracic surgery is an important part of our practice, offering nurses opportunities to care for patients undergoing complex procedures and navigate specialized postoperative recovery pathways.

Our team cares for patients throughout their surgical journey, from immediate postoperative recovery to discharge and beyond. Nurses gain experience caring for patients undergoing colorectal procedures, new and reversed ostomies, hernia repairs, vascular surgeries and complex surgical oncology procedures, including Whipple procedures. Our thoracic population provides additional opportunities to develop specialized skills in caring for patients following esophagectomies and other complex thoracic surgeries. Nurses also gain experience with a variety of bedside procedures and interventions, including bronchoscopy, chest tube tPA/Dornase administration, and talc pleurodesis. With an average length of stay of approximately five days, our team balances efficient patient progression and discharge planning with the individualized care required for patients experiencing more complex or prolonged recoveries.

Responsibilities

1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary.
3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent and assist patients in families in expressing self-determination.
4. Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance.
5. Engages in the governance of practice.
6. Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others.
7. Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession.
8. Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care of patients while appropriately delegating elements of care to others members of the care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations and policies and procedures.
9. Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes.
10. Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice.
11. Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level.
12. Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
13. Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge.
14. Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team.
15. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Licensed RN with NH eligibility
BLS

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Pay Range: $41.00/Hr. – $57.75/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.60 – 24 hrs/per week
• Shift: Rotating
• Job ID: 36730

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliation employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.