Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

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 ANA\xe2\x80\x99s Social Policy Statement, Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Nursing Code of Ethics; and relevant specialty standards of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

Licensure: New Hampshire Registered Nurse or Compact State Registered Nurse License.

Technical Certification: Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. ACLS preferred.

Professional Certification: Nurses are expected to pursue professional certification upon eligibility or within three years of entering the specialty practice.

Software/ Hardware: Ability to advance basic computer skills as the health system adds new systems or performs upgrades to existing systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Schedule: Work schedule may include 8-12 hours per day with weekend/holiday coverage based on individual unit needs. Personnel are expected to cover for absences by rotating, working extra shifts, or use of on-call as needed. Nursing personnel are assigned to one area upon employment, but may be required to assume assignments in other areas to meet patient needs.

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