Registered Nurse

Nursing Full Time , Nights , 3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm-7am w/every other weekend.

The Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates clinical competence by utilizing the nursing process. The RN must assess and identify patient problems/needs, establish a plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate and revise the patient plan of care based on patient progress. A sign bonus of $15,000 is available for an experienced ICU Nurse.

Provides nursing care based on the State of New Hampshire Scope of Nursing practice and hospital policy.

Demonstrates ability to make independent judgments along with the ability to seek guidance and support from appropriate sources.

Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.

Performs and documents physical and psychosocial assessment of patients.

Develops a plan of care that includes educational needs within 24 hours of patient admission to meet identified patient needs, determine measurable expected outcomes, implements specific nursing interventions, evaluates patient progress each shift and revises care plan accordingly.

Integrates research findings for providing evidence based practice.

Delegates and oversees care delivered by LPNs, LNAs, EMTs and/or Paramedics and scrub technicians.

Floats to assigned areas as needed.

Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution both intra and inter-departmentally.

Adopts a philosophy in which the patient and family are an integral part of the care team.

Supports organizational efforts to continuously improve patient satisfaction scores.

Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.

Actively participates on unit or hospital wide committees or work groups and attends a majority of unit staff meetings per year.

Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.

Demonstrates hospital’s mission and values of teamwork, respect, and communication with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors.

Treats co-workers with courtesy and respect.

Actively works to strengthen interdepartmental relationships.

Consistently demonstrates customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Practices zero tolerance for lateral hostility and gossip.

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.

Demonstrates ability to give and accept feedback in a constructive manner.

Participates in relevant quality improvement activities or community services.

Supports actions and decisions in accordance with Speare Hospital’s mission and strategic initiatives.

Regularly reviews and revises career goals for personal and professional growth.

Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations as related to job.

Participates in unit/hospital efforts to reduce adverse patient care events.

Protects patient information and confidences.

Provides comfort the patients and families, including prompt and effective nursing management.

Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.

Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.

Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.

Provides clinical support and collaborates with nursing staff in order to provide optimal patient care.

Ensures continuity of patient care by planning staff assignments, supports staff by assisting with patient care, and provides direct patient care.

Adjusts staffing according to census, acuity, staff skill mix, and other nursing department needs.

Deals effectively with problems as they arise. This may include environmental issues, equipment malfunctions, supply issues, or personnel issues.

Ensures daily departmental tasks are assigned and completed.

Assigns meal and rest breaks in accordance with hospital policy.

Communicates and provides updated…