Surgical Progressive Care Nurse - Critical Thinker & Mentor

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health's L4WD Inpatient Surgery unit is seeking a registered nurse to care for complex surgical patients. The role supports 12-hour shifts on a 3-bed Progressive Care Unit, with part-time or full-time options depending on preference.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process, collaborate with a collaborative team, and mentor others while maintaining high standards of patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
• Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary.
• Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent and assist patients in families in expressing self-determination.
• Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance.
• Engages in the governance of practice.
• Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health's L4WD Inpatient Surgery unit is seeking a registered nurse to care for complex surgical patients. The role supports 12-hour shifts on a 3-bed Progressive Care Unit, with part-time or full-time options depending on preference.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process, collaborate with a collaborative team, and mentor others while maintaining high standards of patient safety and evidence-based practice.