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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Care Unit, Days

Dartmouth Health

Lebanon, NHFull-time$41–57.75/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$41–57.75/hr
Location
Lebanon, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Registered Nurse With New Hampshire EligibilityBasic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Job overview

Dartmouth Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Care Unit, Days. The Clinical Nurse on the Psychiatric Care Unit is a credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization, responsible for autonomous practice guided by professional tenets. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care, continuously monitoring and evaluating practice to ensure patient safety, and empowering patients to take charge of their treatment in a therapeutic environment.

Key focus areas include 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., and Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients..

Successful candidates bring Graduate From Accredited Nursing Program, Licensed Registered Nurse New Hampshire, and Basic Life Support Certificate. Important skills include Utilizes Nursing Process, Problem Solving, Advocate For Patients, Uphold Autonomy In Decision-Making, Ensure Informed Consent, and Assist Patients In Expressing Self-Determination. Preferred (not required): Flexible and Team-Orientated Approach To Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Utilizes Nursing ProcessProblem SolvingAdvocate for PatientsUphold Autonomy in Decision-MakingEnsure Informed ConsentAssist Patients in Expressing Self-DeterminationImprove PerformanceEngages in Governance of PracticeManages Interpersonal RelationshipsMentors ColleaguesDelegating Elements of CarePrioritizes and Organizes TimeApplies and Translates Evidence and StandardsRole Models Culture of InquiryContributing to ResearchQuality ImprovementEvidence-Based PracticeCommunicates EffectivelyPartners With Others to Effect ChangePrecepts Student NursePrecepts Nurse ExternPrecepts Nurse ResidentPrecepts Experienced Clinical NursePrecepts Other Members of Healthcare TeamFlexibleTeam-Orientated Approach to Care

Qualifications

Graduate From Accredited Nursing ProgramLicensed Registered Nurse With New Hampshire EligibilityBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificateBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

Our Psychiatric Care Unit is a 24 bed Inpatient and Designated Receiving Facility supporting our region. Our team approach is dynamic with a focus on empowering patients to take charge of their treatment and be able to move forward. With an average stay of 8 days, you will also have the opportunity to support and facilitate patient healing in a therapeutic environment.

The successful candidate will be flexible and have a team-orientated approach to care.

The day shifts will rotate across all 7 days from 7a-7p

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 others 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.

  • Area of Interest:Nursing

  • Pay Range:$41.00/Hr. - $57.75/Hr.

  • FTE/Hours per pay period:0.90 - 36 hrs/per week

  • Shift:Day

  • Job ID:40368

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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