REGISTERED NURSE III - INFECTION PREVENTION

Registered Nurse III Infection Prevention

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital have a full-time opening for Registered Nurse III.

This position is assigned to work in the Medical Suite with employees, and the entire client population at New Hampshire Hospital.

Under the overall supervision of the Infection Prevention Nursing Coordinator, assists in monitoring the infection prevention practice, and provides support, guidance, and consultation to the Nursing staff. Engages in inter and intra-departmental collaboration to insure continuity of patient care and consistent management practices. Practices within the scope and standards of the Department, Hospital, and Regulatory Agencies.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field.
• One year of experience as a registered nurse in a residential, nursing home, long-term care facility, or similar setting.
• OR Graduation from a recognized nursing program and possession of an Associate's degree in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field.
• Two years' experience as a registered nurse in a residential, nursing home, long-term care facility, or similar setting.

License/certifications required include:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Must be certified by the American Nurses Association or an organization recognized by or affiliated with ANA in psychiatric and mental health nursing, gerontological nursing, wound care, or a specialty related to long term nursing care.

Special requirements include the ability to work different shifts to monitor or assist with infection control outbreaks.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the maintenance of a therapeutic and caring environment.
• Monitoring and collecting patient related data for infection prevention practice.
• Providing staff training and expert consultation regarding infection prevention practices.
• Scheduling, tracking, recording, and disseminating information regarding patients' outside medical appointments and results.
• Performing employee/patient teaching related to medications, treatments, and health care needs.
• Initiating, participating in, and supporting unit-based and hospital wide nursing research activities.
• Acting as a model liaison with community, family, and staff.
• Ensuring compliance with established hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Participating in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department.
• Participating in the process of continuous quality improvement.

For further information please contact Ginger Widger, Nurse Coordinator.