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SalaryMultiple Positions Available, Including 3-day work weeks
1st Shifts : 6:45am -3:15pm OR 6:45am-7:15pm
2nd Shifts : 2:45pm - 11:15pm OR 10:45am - 11:15pm
3rd Shifts : 10:45pm - 7:15am OR 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: (603)271-5835 or email: Claire.A.Kent@dhhs.nh.gov .
You may also contact Human Resources at: NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov.
*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.
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% 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)
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
