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Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Join Vail Health's Transition to Practice Program and embark on a rewarding nursing career in the breathtaking landscape of Vail, CO. As a new nurse, you'll thrive in our supportive environment, honing your skills alongside seasoned professionals while enjoying a work-life balance that embraces the beauty of the Rockies. Vail Health is not just a workplace; it's a community committed to your growth and success. Apply now to be part of a team that combines excellence in patient care with an unmatched mountain lifestyle.

Join a dynamic team that values your fresh perspective, tech-savvy approach, and passion for making a difference. Work hard and play hard in a community that embraces adventure and innovation.

Your adventure starts here, where 10 unique departments await your skills and enthusiasm!

Questions about the Transition to Practice Program? Email our TTP Coordinator at

About the opportunity:

The Nurse Resident under the supervision of the program coordinator and unit manager/director and in collaboration with his/her educator and preceptors will be responsible for the provision of nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current standards of care.

What you will do:

* Demonstrates accountability for and commitment to professional nursing practice through participation in the nurse residency program activities.
* Consistently meets the necessary performance expectations associated with the residency curriculum to ensure successful completion of the residency program.
* Engages with Transition to Practice Coordinator, department leadership, educators, preceptors, co-workers, and other nurse residents to ensure effective learning and professional growth that leads to a successful transition into independent practice.
* Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process as it relates to patients and families.
* Collaborates with healthcare team members, patients and their families in the provision of care.
* Delegates to and provides direct supervision to other healthcare team members as appropriate in the implementation of the plan of care.
* Acts as an advocate for patients and their families.
* Practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters of nursing.
* Adheres to hospital and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations.
* Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.
* Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

* N/A

License(s):

* Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado or valid compact state required

Certification(s):

* Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Computer / Typing:

* Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

* Graduated with a Baccalaureate Degree or an Associate Degree from an accredited nursing program within a year prior to the time of application.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:

* Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
* Competitive wages
* Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
* Housing programs
* Childcare reimbursement


* Comprehensive Health Benefits:
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision


* Educational Programs:
* Tuition Assistance
* Existing Student Loan Repayment
* Specialty Certification Reimbursement
* Annual Supplemental Educational Funds


* Paid Time Off:
* Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.


* Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
* 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
* Life insurance
* Short and long-term disability


* Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
* Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
* Recreation discounts
* Pet insurance



Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$7.90- 37.90 USD

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JOB DESCRIPTION The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Registered Nurse JOB OVERVIEW: The staff RN is a licensed professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. This individual provides safe, quality care to these patients utilizing the nursing process as the basis for clinical practice. DEPARTMENT: Any patient care area. WORK HOURS: Assigned tour of duty hours. REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager PREREQUISITES: * BSN preferred. * Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington. * Successful completion of a graduate nurse residency program orientation or six months' experience as a Registered Nurse. * AHA BLS for healthcare providers required. * Preferred for advancement to charge nurse role: * BSN * Experience-Two years' practice in clinical nursing/leadership in area of responsibility preferred * Unit specific prerequisites-see addendum. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: * Demonstrates leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team, utilize clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, innovation, and systems thinking. * Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form. * Adheres to the Professional Appearance Policy. * Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills that are community-centered, compassionate, and meets the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations. * Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups. * Practices in a caring environment with excellent customer service skills. * Functions within ANA Standards and Nurse Practice Act. * Ability to access information and communicate in an electronic environment including but not limited to the use of order entry, e-mail, and computer documentation skills. * Self-directed in advancing professional practice through continuing education and research. UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to provide safe patient handling as defined in VMC's Safe Patient Handling guidelines and policies to safely and appropriately transfer or move patients (or objects) of varying abilities, weights, and amounts of staff assistance. Must be able to lift from the floor to overhead levels and carry items at waist level weight up to 40 pounds. Requires ability to participate in team lifting. Must be able to operate patient lifting equipment and patient handling devices accurately and safely. Requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach, crouch, and squat. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time as required for patient care, moving patients or supplies to other units, hourly rounding, bedside shift report and other nursing duties. Requires full body range of motion including ability to reach from floor to overhead levels, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision, hearing to normal range, and ability to distinguish colors. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner. * Essential Responsibilities and Competencies: * Assesses, guides, directs, and facilitates workflow on the unit. Recognizes when it is necessary for the charge nurse to assume a patient assignment and assumes that role. * Make staff assignments that reflect patient acuity, continuity of patient care, staff competency and the necessity of admit, transfer and discharge activity inherent on all clinical units. * Mentors staff, float, and agency personnel regarding unit/department/hospital policies, procedures/standards and annual goals and objectives. * Integrates new staff and agency staff into the culture of the unit. * Functions as a leader and role model for clinical staff. * Acts as clinical resource to unit staff. Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment and can teach others to use equipment safely. * Identifies resource RN for LPN, PCA, and MST as necessary. * Monitors and evaluates nursing care given to each patient, by direct observation, consultation, and patient rounds. * Assesses unit/environmental safety during patient rounds and reports/corrects deficiencies. * Maintains awareness of Joint Commission standards, state codes, and practice acts. Routinely monitors documentation, compliance with standards, and facilitates rapid turn-around cycles. * Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. * Responds to patient and family concerns/complaints. * Reports significant events (patient/staff/physician/visitor) to administrative supervisors/manager and activates the chain of command per policy. * Provides input into performance appraisal of clinical staff on assigned shift by documenting feedback and/or communicating concerns to manager/supervisor. * Evaluates and provides adequate coverage for breaks. * Maintains fiscal responsibility by monitoring and adjusting staffing during shift and determines staffing needs for the following shift by utilizing sound clinical judgment. * Accepts personal responsibility to maintain competencies for direct patient care and team leadership. * Communicates and collaborates with bed placement and the clinical resource to ensure clinical placement is expedited. DEPARTMENT OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES CLINICAL PARTNER-REGISTERED NURSE Created: 4/15/98 Revised: 1/09, 1/10, 1/12, 1/13, 10/15, 5/21, 8/21, 3/22, 9/22, 6/25 FLSA: NE CLINICAL PARTNER ADDENDUM - Registered Nurse Unit Specific Requirements * Emergency Department RN * ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire * NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire * TNCC within 12 months of hire * ENPC certification within 12 months of hire * One year of experience in Emergency nursing preferred or successful completion of ED residency * Emergency Department Resident * ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire * NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire * TNCC within 12 months of hire * ENPC certification within 12 months of hire * Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) * ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire * Preferred ED, PACU,ICU or 2 years med/surg experience with cardiac telemetry * Endoscopy * ACLS within 3 months of hire * Preferred 6 months of previous experience in endoscopy, or 1 year med/surg experience * Perioperative Resource Team * ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire * Completion of PRT orientation within 12 months of hire * Admit and Discharge * ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire One year of experience as a Registered Nurse or previous experience in perianesthesia, admit & discharge * Main OR Perioperative * Successful completion of OR nurse residency or 1 year minimum previous OR experience * Critical Care * ACLS within 3 months of hire * NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire * Minimum of one year of experience in Emergency/Critical Care nursing required * Critical Care Resident * ACLS within 3 months of hire * NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire * Labor & Delivery * NRP within 3 months of hire * ACLS within 3 months of hire * Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN) or C-EFM certification * Six months of labor and delivery experience as an RN or successful completion of residency * Labor & Delivery Resident * NRP within 3 months of hire * ACLS within 3 months of hire * Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN) or C-EFM certification within 3 months of hire * Mother Baby * NRP within 3 months of hire * Six months of mother baby experience as a Registered Nurse or successful completion of residency * Mother Baby Resident * NRP within 3 months of hire * Medical-Surgical * 3 months of Med/Surg RN experience or successful completion of a residency program * Medical-Surgical Float Pool *

* ECG interpretation course within 3 months of hire * 1 year experience of Med/Surg nursing * Medical-Surgical Neurology/Stroke Unit * ECG interpretation course within 3 months of hire * NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire * 8 hours of Neuro education within 12 months of hire and annually thereafter * Surgical Joint/Spine *

* Orthopedic certification within 3 years of hire * Minimum of one year medical-surgical experience preferred * Oncology RN *

* Successful completion of The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Oncology Fundamentals course within 3 months of hire * Successful completion of The ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy course and VMC clinical chemotherapy competencies within 3 months of hire * Oncology Certification (OCN) for all RNs who administer chemotherapy within 3 years of hire * Neonatal Intensive Care RN * NRP within 3 months of hire * Six months' Level II NICU experience or successful completion of a NICU residency program * Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN Resident * NRP within 3 months of hire * IRCU RN * ACLS within 3 months of hire * One year experience in Radiology * Experience in Emergency and Critical Care, preferred * Clinical Administrative Resource (CAR) * ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire * NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire * Minimum of one, but prefer two, years of experience in Critical Care, PACU, or Emergency Services * STAT RN * ACLS & PALS within 3 months of hire * Minimum of one, but prefer two, years of experience in Critical Care or Emergency Services * NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire * Maternal Child Float Pool * NRP within 3 months of hire * PALS within 3 months of hire * Minimum 1 year of experience in mother baby, level II NICU including CPA * Must be competent to perform patient assignments in mother baby care, and level II NICU including CPAP within 6 months of hire * Electrophysiology * Two years of EP Lab experience * Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist or acquired within 12 months of hire * General Medicine * Chemotherapy Certification obtained within 12 months of hire (Not a requirement for General Medicine Per Diems) Job Qualifications: PREREQUISITES: * BSN preferred. * Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington. * Successful completion of a graduate nurse residency program orientation or six months' experience as a Registered Nurse. * AHA BLS for healthcare providers required. * Preferred for advancement to charge nurse role: * BSN * Experience-Two years' practice in clinical nursing/leadership in area of responsibility preferred * Unit specific prerequisites-see addendum. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: * Demonstrates leadership skills with ability to lead and manage a team, utilize clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, innovation, and systems thinking. * Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form. * Adheres to the Professional Appearance Policy. * Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills that are community-centered, compassionate, and meets the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations. * Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups. * Practices in a caring environment with excellent customer service skills. * Functions within ANA Standards and Nurse Practice Act. * Ability to access information and communicate in an electronic environment including but not limited to the use of order entry, e-mail, and computer documentation skills. * Self-directed in advancing professional practice through continuing education and research.

Nurse Resident

Top reasons to work for SMA Healthcare:

* Career growth and advancement potential
* Great benefits such as: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Personal Leave (up to 25 days after 3 years of service)
* 403b Retirement Plan (matches one to one of employee contribution for the first 3%, then a 50% match on the next 6% of employee contribution)

Essential Job Functions under the direct supervision, with assistance of a Registered Nurse trainer:

* Provides the required 18 month minimal commitment to SMA Healthcare once licensed.
* Examines situations and uses sound judgment in applying assistance in medical and psychiatric crisis within appropriate scope of practice.
* Handles verbal and /or physically abusive, aggressive clients, utilizing Mandt techniques to ensure safety.
* Performs client screening for Baker Act, Marchman Act, and all established internal program criteria.
* Creates an initial treatment plan in the electronic medical record.
* Performs bio-psychosocial and/or medical nursing assessment and mental status exam for clients screened, presents diagnostic impression to psychiatrist or physician for client admission.
* Works in cooperation with payor source and obtains authorizations when required.
* Provides medication passes as ordered by provider and/or client medication education specific to client age and condition.
* Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment according to the SMA Healthcare Safety/Risk Management Plan and agency approved crisis intervention techniques.
* Courteous when engaged in telephone conversation with staff and the public.
* Records results in client record and provides interventions as indicated.
* Recognizes and reports equipment malfunctions.
* Utilizes effective infection control techniques and methods.
* Implements and records appropriate interventions.
* Recognizes and reports infection control issues.
* Maintains Records appropriately for quality assurance and other purposes.
* Performs timely and accurate documentation of client care, and in accordance with SMA Healthcare policy and procedure.
* Performs reviews, data collection, or audits of procedures and/or documentation as assigned to support Quality Improvement Activities.
* Communicates effectively with the mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or impaired clients. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with clients, peers, professionals, community agencies and the general public.
* Regarding collateral information, program information, questions from parents, family or significant others.
* Makes commitment to SMA's mission and core values the SMA Way
* Abides by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
* Works cooperatively in a group/team setting.
* Shows respect to others.
* Takes guidance and direction from supervisors.
* Arrives/Reports to work on time and ready to work.



Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and/or Experience: Graduate of Associate of Science in nursing degree program. Obtain an ATT letter to sit for licensure exam in the state of Florida with authorization to practice. Current CPR/First Aid. May apply 4 weeks before anticipated graduation.

Ideal Candidate:

* Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate beginning competency in current principles and practices of health care delivery to chemically dependent adults and adults who have a mental health diagnosis.
* Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in current computer skill.
* Demonstrates ability to assess situations and use sound judgment in applying medical or emergency intervention techniques.
* Courteous when engaged in telephone conversation with staff and the public.
* Demonstrates competency in surveillance, prevention and control of infections.
* Demonstrates beginning knowledge and competency in timely and accurate documentation of client care, and in accordance with SMA Healthcare policy and procedure.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with clients, peers, professionals, community agencies and the general public.
* Embody the values of SMA as excellence, integrity, and service.
* Committed to learn in a supportive, coaching environment of care.



Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Florida driver's license and acceptable driving record if required to drive SMA Healthcare vehicle and/or use personal vehicle for SMA business. Proof of personal automobile insurance if the position requires you to drive your own vehicle for SMA business (does not include incidental use). Complete State of Florida mandatory level 2 background screening prior to start of employment if direct contact with children/adolescents, vulnerable adults, or the developmentally disabled may be involved. Complete Mandt training, CPR, First Aid and HIV/AIDS training before beginning direct client care.

Physical: Mobility and ability to bend, reach, and physically restrain clients during a 12 hour day. Able to lift minimum 10 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate, intervene, treat, and record client health care needs. Fine motor skills for legible and accurate charting, daily correspondence and presentation, either manually or orally. Work endurance ability to work 8-12 hour shifts with a meal break, as possible. Routine 12 hour shifts. Hours and days off may vary. Extra hours may be required. Work assignment locations may vary.

Application: This class specification is intended to identify the class and illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to its incumbents. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties whose performance may ever be required of such an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given.

Job Requirements:

Job Description:

The Nurse Resident (NR) is a recent graduate of a nursing program with less than one year of experience as a clinic nurse, or a nurse who has not worked for more than five years. NR are hired into a 12 month Residency Program after which they will continue to work as Staff RNs with a commitment of continuing to work for 18 months total, including the 12 months of residency.

NRs are provided additional training, skills assessment and support during their first year of hire. RNs are licensed professional nurses accountable for direct and indirect age appropriate patient assessment, care planning, patient care and monitoring of patient outcomes to care and must be competent to implement all phases of the nursing process. The Staff RN collaborates with all patient care providers and the patient/family in the development of the patient care plan. The Staff RN is responsible for reporting patient status to the patient's physician and/or LIP and obtaining orders for care. The Staff RN will demonstrate the ability to provide patient/family teaching that is age appropriate and accommodates for the individual learning needs of the patient. The Staff RN is also responsible for the education and mentoring of students, novice nurses and peers as well as promoting educational opportunities for self and others.

The Staff RN will demonstrate safe and competent nursing care, reflective of the philosophy and standards of Gritman Medical Center, following the guidelines and rules set forth by the Idaho State Board of Nursing, American Nurses' Association and the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. The Staff RN will have and maintain adequate physical and mental health to meet the RN job performance criteria. The Staff RN will demonstrate a code of conduct reflective of a professional health care provider and will act as a role model for other professional and non-professional staff. Gritman Medical Center's mission, vision and values will be demonstrated in the daily practice of the Staff RN.

Minimum Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and be eligible to take the Idaho State Nursing Board examination or to receive licensure by reciprocity.

The NR must demonstrate competent performance of Gritman Medical Center's core nursing competency assessment requirements following training and education provided through the NR Program.

Will have and maintain department specific required core competencies, education, experience and certifications as defined in the policies of each nursing unit.

NRs are expected to maintain knowledge of and utilize current nursing practices based on sound nursing and medical research.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS, and PALS required within 12 months of hire. Required to attend hospital wide skills fair once annually.

Required Licenses:

Registered Nurse

Current registered nursing license in the State of Idaho or compact state.

Functional Demands:

Population Served

Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric. All genders, race, ethnic, sociopolitical, demographic, marital and sexual preference groups, developmental and physical abilities, religions, and nationalities. May have impairments of any or all body systems and senses.

Physical Demands

Lifting: Occasional-maximum of 40 lbs. floor to waist, 2 x per hour, 12 x per day. Frequent-maximum of 2-8 lbs., floor to overhead, 10 x hour, 60 x per shift. Items Lifted-CPM, trays, IV's, linen, medical equipment

Transfers: Bed-bed, floor-bed, stand pivot, bed-chair. Min-max assist required up to 30 times per 12 hours shift. Up to 8 times per hour.

Push/Pull: Moderate force required for bed and W/C pushing from 5-100 yards. Minimal force to push trays, medical carts, etc. Total pushes per day: up to 30

Carry: 2-8 lbs.

Fine Motor: High level required for injections, computer use etc…

Standing: Up to 5 hours at one time and 10 hours per day

Sitting: Up to 30 minutes at one time and 2 hours per day

Kneeling: Up to 5 minutes at one time and 15 minutes per day

Stooping: Up to 15 minutes at one time and 1 hour per day

Climbing: Up to 1 minute at one time and 5 minutes per day

Must possess good manual and finger dexterity. Visual requirements include near and far acuity, depth perception, color differentiation, and focusing ability. Hearing, speech, and sense of touch essential. Occasional repetitive motion activities.

Environmental Conditions

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne disease. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements, i.e., accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations; emergencies and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours/shifts. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and injuries.

Organizational Expectations:

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet environment.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in The Gritman Way.

Nurse Residency Program @ Howard University Hospital

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Nurse Resident who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Positions are available for all units.

A Nurse Resident may be enrolled in the Professional Nurses Clinical Advancement residency program and advances with assistance toward independent responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care. The Nurse Resident educates patients and family through the continuum of care while also striving to advance their own knowledge and skills through careful consideration of feedback and guidance provided by more senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager. They use electronic resources to support best practices in patient care. The Nurse Resident demonstrates professionalism, adheres to ANA standards of practice, and strives to fulfill the Howard University Hospital's nursing mission, vision and values. The ability to use equipment and technology correctly is a key Nurse Resident competency.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Centeredness

Coordinates care for patients and families.

Provides patient education throughout the continuum of care and at discharge. (i.e., pain management, medication administration, diabetes management, etc.).

Includes patient in care planning and decision making.

Evidence-based Practice

Identifies knowledge gaps and seeks information.

Formulates relevant questions regarding care delivery for specific patient or patient population.

Identifies subject matter experts and evidence-based resources for referral when necessary.

Interdisciplinary Care Team Vitality

Demonstrates knowledge of the roles and practice scope of interdisciplinary team members.

Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with the interdisciplinary team members.

Works collaboratively with the care team to produce positive outcomes.

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Uses organizational safety reporting system for near miss and error reporting.

Adheres to policy and safety measures in the delivery of patient care.

Use of Information Technologies

Provides safe patient care using systems correctly based on audit data and performance review.

Uses electronic resources to support best practices in patient care.

Critical Thinking and Innovation

Applies clinical knowledge and reasoning to clinical and patient care experiences.

Integrates best current evidence into nursing practice at the bedside.

Incorporates current scientific research and proven techniques into daily practice.

Value Added Care

Delegates non-nursing duties appropriately (to appropriate person at the appropriate time).

Organizes patient care resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Utilizes appropriate supplies (in terms of quality and quantity) for each task.

Required Qualifications: Competencies

Able to work in a stressful environment with multiple demands and to respond appropriately

Able to resolve conflicts effectively, prioritize tasks, respond to emergencies, and react calmly

Knowledgeable of professional nursing theory and practice to evaluate care

Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care

Awareness of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Able to respond to alarms codes, answering phone, overhead pages, beeper pages

Able to read charts, labels, documentation, policies and procedures

Able to communicate with staff, visitors, patients, and physicians in clear and concise English

Ability to retrieve and interpret data.

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

NURSE RESIDENT

Registered Nurse I

Full-Time

Position #

$33.74/hour - $1.02/hour

Plus, Direct Care Pay of Ten Dollars per week and Shift Differentials when applicable

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE, INCLUDING 3-DAY WORK WEEKS

1st Shift: 5, 8-hour shifts (6:45am - 3:15pm) OR 3, 12-hour shifts (6:45am - 7:15pm)

2nd shift: 5,8-hour shifts (2:45pm - 11:15pm) OR 3, 12-hour shifts (10:45am - 11:15pm)

3rd Shift: 5, 8-hour shifts (10:45pm - 7:15am) OR 3, 12-hour shifts (6:45pm - 7:15am)

At New Hampshire Hospital, our Nurse Residency Program offers an individualized, competency-based, partnered, shared-learning experience for the new graduate.

The nurse resident will experience a balance between partnered clinical experience, individual/group learning experience, and role-supportive activity.

During this time, the nurse resident will gradually assume greater responsibility and authority, within the scope of his or her nursing practice as he or she work side by side with a clinical RN partner.

The goal of the Residency Program is to support a new graduate nurse transitioning into a professional nursing role within a specialized practice environment of Psychiatric Nursing.

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital has full-time vacancies for Nurse Residents.

Summary: This position is assigned to work with the adult psychiatric client population.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Nurse I:

Education: Graduation from a recognized nursing program with either affiliate or postgraduate courses and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics and psychiatric nursing.

Experience: Experience is limited to that required for registration.

License/Certification: Current license as a Temporary Nurse or as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire.

Special Requirements: An employee may be required to work additional hours beyond their normal work shift, engaged in work that is characteristic of their classification, in order to meet patient care needs/safe staffing levels, established by the Nursing Department of New Hampshire Hospital.

Responsibilities:

Registered Nurse I:

• Functions as Nurse-in-Charge in the absence of the Nurse Specialist.
• When in charge role, makes shift nursing care assignments based on assessment of patient needs and acuity to assure appropriate level of care is provided.
• Provides direct nursing care through application of the Nursing Process to patient care management by assessing immediate and long-term nursing needs.
• Collects patient data by interview and/or observations to provide a basis for nursing assessment.
• Completes nursing assessment and diagnoses on patient admission and as often as clinically indicated to provide a basis for nursing care.
• Completes patient assessments prior to authorizing Seclusion/Restraint in an emergency situation.
• May perform venipuncture to collect blood for laboratory testing.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate an individualized treatment plan.
• Defines patient problems, identifies goals and nursing interventions to assist in formulation of treatment plan.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the patient's care plan and documents patient's response to provide for revision of treatment plan and readiness for discharge.
• Coordinates and supervises subordinates in their provision of patient care through the use of patient assignment, staff meetings, performance appraisals, etc., to provide safe and quality nursing care.
• Administers medication and treatment according to Nursing Department Standards to assure a safe level of treatment.
• Educates patient/family/significant other regarding unit routines, rationale for interventions, medications, treatments and health care needs and documents same to prepare patients for discharge.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to plan for discharge and documents the nurses' involvement.
• Evaluates and collaborates with Nursing Managers and unit staff to effect positive therapeutic milieu.
• Monitors patient's medical problems, reports findings to Internal Medicine Department, carries out medical treatments as indicated by Nursing Practice and as ordered by the physician to provide safe quality nursing care.
• Participates in activities to improve workflow and patient care.
• Supervises mental health workers in assisting patients to carry out Activities of Daily Living, milieu management, and various assigned patient care tasks.
• Is responsible for and actively participates in own skill development via academic course work, seminars, and training programs to improve overall contribution to patient care and professional development.

Supervisors Workplace Safety Accountabilities

Ensures compliance with established hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures by:

• Maintaining competency in hospital approved Crisis Management Program (CMP) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, children, infants and AED training.
• Conducting periodic (minimum quarterly basis) on site reviews.
• Completing competency-based review, when applicable.
• Providing on the spot reinforcement/training on safety issues; referring staff to formal training programs, as appropriate; and recording safety related initiatives for annual reporting.

Total Commitment to Quality

• Participates in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department. Carries out same by acting as an agent of the Department within the hospital. Supports the organizational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives as demonstrated by a positive leadership presence in unit based, departmental, hospital wide, or in public meetings/committees.
• Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned staff.

For further information please contact Claire Kent, Assistant Director of Nursing at: ( or email:

You may also contact Human Resources at:

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ( 500- 1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o 50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to 500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:



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EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-

Position Summary:

Provides high quality nursing care for assigned patients in a scientific and humanistic focus. The Newly Licensed Registered Nurse (NLRN) utilizes a holistic systems approach to protect and promote client wellness and safety in the physiological, psychological, social cultural, developmental and spiritual domains. Nursing interventions are interdisciplinary, age specific and are directed toward optimal wellness. The NLRN is a nurse who is in their first year of nursing practice. This role ends on the one‐year anniversary of their hire date. At this time, the NLRN transitions to the role of Staff Registered Nurse. The NLRN may occupy a Staff Registered Nurse position after the matching process, but is still considered an NLRN for the first year of practice. NLRNs are not allowed to cover the unit for lunches or breaks or be a shift/charge nurse until they have completed the orientation period.

Education, License & Cert:

The NLRN must be a graduate of a Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and have passed the state board examination by the State Board of Nursing in their state of practice before beginning employment. NLRNs who are graduates of a Diploma or Associate Degree program or possess a non‐Nursing Bachelor's Degree must demonstrate enrollment in a BSN program within 12 months of hire and earn a BSN within four (4) years from their date of hire. The NLRN must successfully complete a medication and IV challenge examination, as outlined by the hospital within the orientation period, as well as maintain CPR certification.

Experience:

The NLRN enters practice at a Guthrie Hospital through the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency Program. Clinical specialty tracks may be offered at individual hospitals. Registered nurses with less than one year's experience must be hired through this program and may not be hired directly into an open position on any specific unit.

Essential Functions:

1. Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served. 2. Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve. 3. Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community. 4. Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‐safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes. 5. Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‐based practice. 6. Leader in Practice Setting & Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‐professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession. 7. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position. 8. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.

Other Duties:

1. Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position. 2. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. 3. Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery. 4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude. 5. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Job Summary

Provide direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting. Communicate with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment and perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Ability to revise standard of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Assess and reassess pain management techniques utilized. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Function as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Ensure that documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicate with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse licensure in the state of New Mexico
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing services
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Working irregular hours including call hours
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients

• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

Job Summary

Provide direct and indirect patient care in the hospital setting. Communicate with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment and perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Perform patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
• Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Ability to revise standard of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Formulate a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Assess and reassess pain management techniques utilized. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Demonstrate ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians.
• Consult other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including: pediatric, geriatric and general population.
• Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Function as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Interact professionally with patient/family and involve patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Ensure that documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicate with social service/discharge planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse licensure in the state of New Mexico
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing services
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Working irregular hours including call hours
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients

• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.