Registered Nurse (RN) - Urology

Overview Urology Clinic 40 hours per week We are seeking a compassionate and experienced registered nurse to join our team in the Urology Clinic . The Urology RN will provide specialized nursing care to a variety of adult patients with BPH, urologic cancers, urinary dysfunction, UTI’s, gender reassignment, and many other general urology conditions. This position is primarily procedural based with duties including the administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy and other agents into the bladder; patient education; urethral and suprapubic catheter changes; assisting providers with sterile procedures such as vasectomies and cystoscopies; triage; and injections. We are seeking a well‑rounded, clinically strong nurse who can work both independently and in collaboration with the entire urology team. We have loan repayment up to $20,000. We offer Relocation Assistance and a Housing Coordinator to take on the burden of finding a home. We offer generous tuition reimbursement. We have a very popular "earned time" plan. We have extensive CEU/Training programs. Our 8,000 ft Patient Safety and Training Simulation Center is state‑of‑the‑art. Our nurses serve as central figures in the success of our system through our shared governance nursing model. We offer a rigorous, research‑focused environment. Dartmouth Hitchcock’s Nursing Continuing Education Council is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence‑based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Practitioner 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. Leader/Decision Maker Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others. Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession. Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care of patients while appropriately delegating elements of care to other members of the care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations and policies and procedures. Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes. Scientist Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice. Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence‑based practice at the local level. Transferor Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice. Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge. Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required upon hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr