ICU

Experienced Registered Nurse ICU

$15,000 Sign On bonus paid in 3, 6, and 12 months

The Intensive Care Unit is a 16-bed unit with an average census of 12 patients. We are comprised of roughly 50 employees with Nurse-to-Patient Ratios of 1:2 (1:1 for CRRT and balloon pump care) with 2 LNA on days and 1 LNA on nights. The typical patient population consists of adults 17 & older with the following conditions: trauma, respiratory, surgical, neuro, sepsis, ARDS, and pulmonary.

The ICU Registered Nurse delivers care to patients and families with needs ranging from basic to complex utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patient and families. Practices in a manner consistent with the Elliot Hospital Interprofessional Practice model; the ANAs Social Policy Statement, Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Nursing Code of Ethics; and relevant specialty standards of practice.

Innovation & Inspiration: Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.

Collaboration & Continuity in Caring: Involves patient/family in goal setting and planning, and communicates that plan of care to patient and family for input; and to colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts and settings.

Accountability: Demonstrates accountability for continued professional growth and development. Demonstrates accountability for own role in smooth operations of unit. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and manage rapidly changing situations.

Respect & Role Modeling: Utilizes current evidence and relevant national/specialty standards to guide practice and/or performance and identifies areas for improvement. Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinical decision making and critical thinking skills.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Current New Hampshire, compact, or multistate licensure as Registered Nurse required. Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.

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. Sign on bonus up to $15,000 (Paid in 3,6, and 12 months)