RN - Critical Care Stepdown Unit - Per Diem - WDH

Partner's Healthcare; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem opportunity

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglas Hospital is seeking an adaptable registered nurse for per diem shifts in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor patient responses, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to adjust care plans as needed.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing (or a Bachelor's) with 0–1 year of clinical nursing experience. Current RN license and BLS are required; ACLS/NRP/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 0-1 year clinical nursing experience required.
• Current RN license and BLS certification; ACLS/NRP/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications and monitor 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 to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient response and conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Nursing knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS

NRP

PALS

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. As 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 and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary 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 0-1 year 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)

Per diem opportunity available on Critical Care Stepdown unit

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 of working on this 21 bed unit include

• 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 educatorInpatient clinical coach Day/Night Clinical practice leaderResource RN with minimal patient assignment Designated LNA's per shiftLeadership 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.

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 789 Central AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours 0Employee Type Per DiemWork Shift Night (United States of America)Pay Range $38.71 - $53.29/HourlyGrade WDHRN2

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.

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.

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