Registered Nurse (RN) – System Staffing Float, Long Term Care

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 7,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Long Term Care System. The role involves providing care for subacute patients and requires at least 2 years of nursing experience. Candidates must have a valid RN license in New Hampshire and Vermont. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, advocating for patient rights, and mentoring nursing staff. A comprehensive benefits package is offered alongside a competitive pay range of $7.25 – $50.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in New Hampshire and Vermont.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and implement a plan of care.
• Modify care plans based on patient status changes.
• Advocate for patients and uphold their decision-making rights.
• Mentor colleagues in nursing practice.
• Precept nursing students and new staff members.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Mentoring

Education

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care System Float

3×12 hour shifts – Straight Nights or D/N Rotation

This position is part of the System Staffing Office. Our Long‑Term Care nurses are experienced inpatient nurses with Medical Surgical experience and who have agreed to be floated to Hanover Terrace, within the sub‑acute care unit.

Hanover Terrace (100 bed facility {50 are Long Term Care and 50 are subacute post‑hospitalized patients})

System Staffing Office RN’s will care for subacute patients, not the LTC beds; ratio is 8/9 patients per each RN

Point Click Care is the documentation platform – preferred but not required

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 other 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.
• Minimum 2 years experience required.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire and Vermont.
• Basic Life Support Required

Employment Details

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Pay Range: $7.25/Hr. – $50.00/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.90 – 36 hrs/per week
• Shift: Rotating
• Job ID: 38952

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.

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.