NURSE RESIDENT - REGISTERED NURSE I

Nurse Resident – Registered Nurse I $33.74/hour – $51.02/hour, plus Direct Care Pay of $10 per week and applicable shift differentials. Shifts

1. st Shift: 5 × 8‑hour shifts (6:45 am – 3:15 pm) OR 3 × 12‑hour shifts (6:45 am – 7:15 pm)
2. nd Shift: 5 × 8‑hour shifts (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm) OR 3 × 12‑hour shifts (10:45 am – 11:15 pm)
3. rd Shift: 5 × 8‑hour shifts (10:45 pm – 7:15 am) OR 3 × 12‑hour shifts (6:45 pm – 7:15 am)

Overview The New Hampshire Hospital Nurse Residency Program offers a competency‑based, shared‑learning experience for new graduate nurses. The resident will transition into professional nursing practice within a specialized psychiatric nursing environment while balancing clinical experience, learning activities, and role‑supportive tasks. Responsibilities Functions as Nurse‑in‑Charge in the absence of the Nurse Specialist. Assigns shift nursing care based on patient needs and acuity. Provides direct nursing care using the Nursing Process for patient management. Collects patient data by interview and observation to support assessment. Completes nursing assessment and diagnoses on admission and as clinically indicated. Performs assessments prior to authorizing Seclusion/Restraint in emergencies. May perform venipuncture for laboratory testing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate individualized treatment plans. Identifies patient problems, sets goals, and plans nursing interventions. Evaluates the effectiveness of care plans and documents response for plan revision. Coordinates and supervises subordinates, ensuring safe and quality care. Administers medication and treatments according to Nursing Department Standards. Educates patients, families, and significant others about unit routines, interventions, and health‑care needs. Plans for discharge and documents involvement with the interdisciplinary team. Evaluates and collaborates with Nursing Managers to maintain a therapeutic milieu. Monitors medical problems, reports findings, and implements treatments as ordered. Participates in workflow and patient care improvement activities. Supervises mental health workers in Activities of Daily Living and milieu management. Engages in own skill development through coursework, seminars, and training programs. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from a recognized nursing program with courses and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, and psychiatric nursing. Experience: Limited to that required for registration. License/Certification: Current license as a Temporary Nurse or a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire. Special Requirements: Ability to work additional hours to meet patient‑care needs as determined by the Nursing Department. Benefits Health insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental) Retirement plan with State contribution (12.87% of pay) Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan Flexible schedules, paid holidays, and generous leave plan Life insurance and wellness incentives EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr State of New Hampshire