RN Resource Nurse- FULLER- Full time Nights

Southern NH Medical Center; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Earned Time off

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000

Nursing Sign On Bonus

Job summary

SolutionHealth's Fuller Unit is seeking a Resource Nurse who serves as a frontline clinical resource and member of the management team. The RN will guide staff, ensure efficient unit operations, and model the EHS Professional Practice Model across shifts.

The role requires an ASN, active NH RN license (or Compact), and BLS. BSN enrollment is encouraged, with specialty cert due within six months of eligibility. Expect involvement in governance and cost-conscious staffing decisions.

Qualifications

• ASN required, BSN enrollment in progress (BSN commitment form required).
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years' acute care experience.
• NH RN license or Compact license required.
• BLS life support required.
• Specialty certification due within six months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and guide staff on the Fuller Unit.
• Serve as an immediate clinical resource and partner with Medical Staff on clinical issues.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Manager to optimize staffing and costs.
• Contribute to quality improvement and governance activities.
• Participate in hospital committees and education material development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical resource management

Staff mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN in progress

Job description

Who We Are:

The Fuller unit is a 55-60 bed, Post-Surgical and Trauma Unit with approximately 160 employees. The average patient census is 34-38 with a focus on adult post-surgical (total knee and hip replacement), telemetry, stroke, and general medical. Our Fuller Unit provides an outstanding supportive environment and advanced training for its staff. Elliot Hospital is designated as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence!

About the Job:

The Resource Nurse directly oversees and serves as an immediate, first line clinical resource to staff on the floor of Fuller 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 Fuller's 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 Fuller 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

Work Shift:

7p-7a

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.