RN - Critical Care Stepdown Unit - Per Diem Rotating Shift - WDH

Partner's Healthcare; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3:1 RN ratio IMCU

4:1 RN ratio tele

Pharmacist on unit

Clinical educator on duty

Night shift educator

Leadership support

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to interpret plans of care, assess clinical decisions, and provide safe, competent nursing care. The role involves administering medications, recording vitals, triaging patients, and coordinating with the healthcare team to adjust plans as needed.

The position requires an RN license, BLS, ACLS preferred, and 1+ year nursing experience. Onsite location with rotating shifts and competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN State License is required; BLS is required; ACLS and PALS/NRP preferred.
• Clinical nursing experience 1+ years required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in conditions.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify treatment plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions.

Skills

Practical nursing

Patient assessment

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Communication

Triage

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site

Wentworth-Douglass HospitalMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit; we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Job Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required; Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred; Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred; Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification [PALS] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred.

Experience: Clinical nursing experience 1+ years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Looking for a safe supportive environment to care for patients and build your career? Here is your opportunity to expand your nursing experience, preparing you for a higher acuity unit in a Magnet recognized hospital with the lowest RN to patient ratios in the greater seacoast area!

Benefits

• 3:1 RN ratio for IMCU patients
• 4:1 RN ratio for med/surg tele patients
• Pharmacist on the unit
• Designated clinical educator and a house wide night shift clinical educator
• Inpatient clinical coach
• Day/Night Clinical practice leader
• Resource RN with minimal patient assignment
• Designated LNA's per shift
• Leadership support

Granted the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence (trademark); 2019 by Healthgrades, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$32.29 - $62.57/HourlyGrade 6NTEMP

Compensation and Benefits Summary

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.