RN Resource Nurse- Fitch- Full time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Accrued Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year

Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000

Nursing Sign On Bonuses up to $15,000

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Resource Nurse to oversee clinical practices within the Fitch unit. The ideal candidate must have an ASN with a commitment to a BSN, along with two years of acute care experience. Responsibilities include providing support to nursing staff and collaborating with healthcare teams. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision starting immediately, along with tuition reimbursement, nursing loan paydown, and sign-on bonuses. Join us to make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two years of current experience in an acute care setting.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire required.
• Life support authorization (BLS) required.
• Specialty certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical resources for staff on the floor.
• Assist staff with patient care.
• Collaborate with medical staff for clinical issues.
• Support the Clinical Nurse Manager in operations.
• Control costs through effective resource utilization.
• Accountable for quality improvement outcomes.

Skills

Clinical competencies

Leadership

Collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

ASN required, BSN preferred

BSN preferred

Job description

Who We Are

The Fitch unit is a 45 bed, Acute Care Medical Unit, with approximately 120 employees. The average patient census is 40 patients and specialties focusing on sepsis, respiratory, diabetes, GI, oncology, end of life, and some surgical. The Fitch unit provides an outstanding supportive environment and advanced training for its staff. The unit also offers a relaxation room for its employees to decompress and relief stress. The nursing staff is supported by a charge RN and team lead, whose focus is to make this the best place to give and receive care. Many years ago, our staff came up with our unit’s own mission and vision. The mission is “Everyone Helps Everyone” and the vision is “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”. Our staff is very involved with quality, improving workflows, and providing input for meaningful change. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my thoughts on what an amazing unit the Fitch unit is!

About the Job

The Resource Nurse directly oversees and serves as an immediate, first line clinical resource to staff on the floor of Fitch Unit. The RRN will demonstrates well developed clinical competencies appropriate to the floor when providing direct patient care or guiding staff. The position will function as an integral member of the Fitch management team and will work to ensure operations of unit on assigned shift are running efficiently. The RRN will adhere to the values under the EHS Professional Practice Model which guide all dimensions of practice.

What You’ll Do

• Participates in professional enhancement activities including membership in hospital-wide committees, health system initiatives, development of education materials, professional association activities
• Provides support and leadership to the Fitch team in developing integrated approaches to care including assisting staff with the provision of care to assigned patients and assuming a partial patient assignment
• Works in partnership with and serves as a resource to medical staff for relevant clinical issues
• Collaborates and supports the Clinical Nurse Manager
• Teams up with the Clinical Nurse Manager to effectively control costs through innovative and economical utilization of personnel, materials and equipment
• Supports the department’s Shared Governance structure and is accountable for quality improvement outcomes

Who You Are

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. ASN Required with active enrolled in BSN enrollment in a program (signed BSN commitment form needed). BSN Preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of current experience in an acute care setting required. Must be at a clinical level that reflects proficiency and in-depth knowledge of nursing practice.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of New Hampshire required or must hold a Compact Nursing License
• Life support authorization (BLS) appropriate to patient population required
• Specialty certification required within six (6) months of eligibility

Why You’ll Love Us

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following you start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
• Nursing Sign On Bonuses up to $15,000