RN Resource Nurse- FULLER- Full time Nights

SolutionHealth; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Time off

403b with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing student loan paydown

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SolutionHealth's Fuller Unit is seeking a Resource Nurse who will serve as an immediate clinical resource on the floor, guiding staff and providing direct patient care. The role involves collaborating with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure efficient unit operations while upholding the organization's professional practice model.

Ideal candidates hold an ASN, have 2+ years in acute care, and pursue BSN; NH RN license or compact; and BLS. Specialty certification is expected within six months.

Qualifications

• ASN required; active enrollment in BSN program; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in acute care; clinical proficiency.
• NH RN license or compact license required.
• BLS per patient population.
• Specialty certification expected within 6 months of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fuller Unit operations as a clinical resource and role model for staff.
• Provide direct patient care and guidance to staff on clinical issues.
• Collaborate with medical staff on relevant clinical matters.
• Support the Clinical Nurse Manager in daily operations and governance.
• Assist in cost-control through efficient staffing and resource use.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional practice activities.

Skills

Clinical nurse leadership

Staff education & mentorship

Quality improvement

Cost-conscious staffing

Team collaboration

Education

ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing)

BSN in progress / enrolment

RN License NH or Compact

BLS Certification

Specialty certification within 6 months

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Who We Are:

The Fullerunit is a 55-60bed, Post-Surgical and TraumaUnit 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 Unitprovidesan outstanding supportive environment and advanced training for its staff.Elliot Hospital isdesignated as anOrthopaedic 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