Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Endocrinology

Dartmouth Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse specializing in pediatric Endocrinology. You will deliver evidence-based care, perform nurse triage, educate patients and families, and monitor diabetic patients as part of an autonomous clinical role.

This full-time position runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, requiring NH RN licensure and BLS at hire; BSN is preferred and UHSC alignment with professional standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program is required.
• NH license eligibility with RN licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan individualized care using the nursing process.
• Triage patients and provide patient education.
• Monitor patient status and collaborate with the care team to adjust care plans.
• Mentor students and junior staff as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Graduate from accredited Nursing Program

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. This position is working in pediatric Endocrinology primarily with new onset patients and supporting long-term diabetic patients. Responsibilities include, nurse triage, patient teaching, and daily monitoring of patient submitted diabetic numbers.

Full-Time, M-F 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities

1. Practitioner
2. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance.
6. Engages in the governance of practice.
7. Leader/Decision Maker
8. Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others.
9. Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession.
10. 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.
11. Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes.
12. Scientist
13. Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice.
14. Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level.
15. Transferor
16. Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
17. Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge.
18. Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team.
19. 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 Registered Nurse with NH eligibility- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Pay Range: $39.00/Hr. - $54.75/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 40550

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 affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.