Registered Nurse- Wound Care- Per Diem

Elliot Health System; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH, is seeking a registered nurse for the Wound Center who provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process. The role focuses on creating a therapeutic environment and adhering to ANA standards of practice.

The nurse will participate in goal setting with patients and families, maintain professional growth, and ensure coordinated, safe care across shifts and settings. A BSN preferred with NH RN license and BCLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• New Hampshire RN license or Compact State license.
• Ability to obtain BCLS during orientation and maintain thereafter.
• Encourage pursuit of professional certification within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients and families using the nursing process.
• Creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patients and families.
• Follows interprofessional practice models and relevant standards of practice.
• Promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and a positive practice environment.
• Involves patient/family in goal setting and plans of care across shifts.
• Demonstrates accountability for ongoing professional growth and unit operations.
• Utilizes evidence and standards to guide practice and identify improvements.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or higher preferred

Job description

Who We Are:

Our Wound Center here at Elliot hospital follows the basic principles of successful wound care.

• Ask the right questions (refers to a complete and detailed history taking)
• Be thorough with your evaluation of causes of the wound
• Choose the correct modality of treatment

Following these basic principles, we have been able to significantly lower the average healing time and cost to well below the national average.

About the Job:

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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Nurses hired after May 2015 must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a higher nursing degree, or commit to achieving the degree in a specified time.
• New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.
• Ability to obtain BCLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment.
• Nurses are expected to pursue professional certification upon eligibility or within three years of entering the specialty practice.

Work Schedule:

MONDAY - FRIDAY; DAYS; PER-DIEM