RN- Critical Care Stepdown Unit - Wentworth Douglas Hospital

Nursing Opportunity at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. Does this position require patient care? Yes. Essential functions include maintaining accurate, detailed reports and records, administering medications to patients and monitoring patients for reactions or side effects, recording patients' medical information and vital signs, monitoring, recording, and reporting symptoms or changes in patients' conditions, consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans, and modifying patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required, Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred, Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification [PALS] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred. Experience: Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required. Knowledge, skills and abilities include familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment, knowledge of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided, ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information, knowledge of medical terminology, excellent verbal and communication skills, and ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Per diem opportunity available on Critical Care Stepdown unit. Looking for a safe supportive environment to care for patients and build your career? Here is your opportunity to expand your nursing experience, preparing you for a higher acuity unit in a Magnet recognized hospital with the lowest RN to patient ratios in the greater seacoast area!

Benefits of working on this 21 bed unit include: 3:1 RN ratio for IMCU patients, 4:1 RN ratio for med/surg tele patients, pharmacist on the unit, designated clinical educator and a house wide night shift clinical educator, inpatient clinical coach, day/night clinical practice leader, resource RN with minimal patient assignment, designated LNA's per shift, leadership support.

Granted the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence (trademark); 2019 by Healthgrades, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

Pay Range: - / Grade: WDHRN2

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.