RN - Emergency Department

Speare Memorial Hospital; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, NH is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinating with the care team to ensure safe outcomes for every patient.

Requirements include NH RN license, current BLS, and the ability to obtain ACLS/PALS/ENPC within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New Hampshire required.
• BLS certification (adult, child, and infant) required.
• ACLS, PALS or ENPC preferred (required within 12 months of hire).
• Hospital setting experience in the same age population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per NH scope and hospital policy, making independent judgments.
• Develop care plan within 24 hours of admission and revise as needed.
• Lead and delegate care to LPNs, LNAs, EMTs, and other staff.
• Promote patient safety and protect patient information.
• Collaborate with the patient care team to ensure quality care.

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency DepartmentAre you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for patient care? Join our team as a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department and play a pivotal role in ensuring the health and safety of our patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and excel at providing compassionate patient care, we want to hear from you!About Speare Memorial HospitalSpeare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.What You’ll Do:Quality Care: Provide nursing care based on the State of New Hampshire Scope of Nursing practice and hospital policy, making independent judgements and seeking guidance and support from appropriate sources when necessary. Develop appropriate plan of care that includes educational needs within 24 hours of patient admission to meet identified patient needs, determine measurable expected outcomes, implement specific nursing interventions, evaluate patient progress each shift and revise care plan accordingly.Leadership: Delegate and oversee care delivered by LPNs, LNAs, EMTs and/or Paramedics, Patient Care Attendants, and scrub technicians: Provide leadership and direction to the patient care staff, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in providing optimal patient care.Patient Safety/Patient Rights: Participate actively in efforts to reduce adverse patient care events, protect patient information, and act ethically in all areas of practice.Collaboration: Work collaboratively and effectively with all members of the patient care team.What We’re Looking For:Required:Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire. Have current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant).Preferred:Bachelor of NursingPrevious experience in a hospital setting serving the same age/type of patient population.ACLS, PALS, or ENPC preferred (required within 12 months of hire).Specialty certification in nursingWhy Join Speare Memorial Hospital?Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.Our CommitmentSpeare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.