Registered Nurse- Surge Unit- Full Time- Nights

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Bonus eligibility

Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Hampshire is looking for a Registered Nurse for the Surge Unit. This role involves delivering acute care to patients in a 14 bed unit, primarily focusing on cardiac/telemetry and medical/surgical care. The nurse will be expected to handle a patient ratio of 1:4. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school, possess a Registered Nurse license in New Hampshire, and be skilled in teamwork and communication. The position offers a significant bonus and involvement in innovative care practices.

Qualifications

• Current New Hampshire or compact multistate licensure as Registered Nurse required.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patients.
• Recognize and manage rapidly changing situations.

Skills

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Clinical decision making

Critical thinking skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - Surge Unit

Nights

(12-hour shifts, 36 hours weekly- with every other weekend requirements)

$15,000 Bonus eligible!!! (Paid in 3, 6, and 12 months)

Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000

Who We Are:

The surge unit is a 14 bed unit that specializes in providing inpatient level of care to patients who are awaiting inpatient bed placement. We specialize in cardiac/telemetry and medical/surgical patients. The surge unit is overseen by the CICU inpatient managers. This position is based in the CICU, primarily assigned to the Surge Unit, with the expectation that you will float to other areas as needed. Strong teamwork and communication skills preferred as there will be collaboration with the ER and inpatient units. The surge RN has a 1:4 patient ratio and LNA 1:14.

About the Job:

The surge nurse delivers care to patients and families with needs ranging from basic to complex utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patients 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.

What You’ll Do:

Innovation & Inspiration

• Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.

Collaboration & Continuity in Caring

• 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.

Accountability

• Demonstrates accountability for continued professional growth and development.
• Demonstrates accountability for own role in smooth operations of unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and manage rapidly changing situations.

Respect & Role Modeling

• 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.

Who You Are:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Current New Hampshire, compact, or multistate licensure as Registered Nurse required.
• Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.