RN -Med Surg/ Bariatric Tele Unit Per Diem Day
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH)

Job Opportunity: Per Diem RN for Med Surg/ Bariatric Tele Unit

Join our dynamic Med Surg/Tele Unit on 3South, where you can enhance your nursing skills and gain experience in a variety of surgical, medical, and telemetry care procedures.

Why Work Here?

• Patient Care Ratio: Enjoy a manageable RN-to-patient ratio of 4-5:1 for med/surg telemetry patients.
• Dedicated Support: Benefit from a range of on-unit support including a pharmacist, clinical educator, inpatient clinical coach, day/night clinical practice leader, and a resource RN with minimal patient assignments.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development.
• Immediate Benefits: Start enjoying benefits from day one-no waiting period!
• Weekend Differential: Earn an additional $8/hr on weekends with a commitment to every other weekend.
• Recognition: We've been voted the Best Place to Work on the Seacoast and received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades in 2019.

At our hospital, one of the largest acute care facilities in New Hampshire and Southern Maine, we prioritize patient-centered care and community health. We value team members who share our mission to improve patients' lives and encourage professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Judgment:

• Conduct thorough assessments, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care tailored to the population served.
• Adhere to policies and clinical practice standards, particularly in emergency situations.
• Make informed decisions by integrating formal knowledge with clinical events.
• Provide competent, effective care and seek validation for clinical decisions.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet patient needs effectively.
• Delegate tasks and supervise team members based on their competencies.
• Communicate relevant patient data clearly and effectively to the appropriate parties.

Systems Thinking:

• Utilize available resources to address patient and family needs efficiently.
• Complete assignments on time, leveraging resources effectively.
• Document patient assessments and interventions as per policies.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager on resource management within the unit.
• Contribute to unit-based programs aimed at enhancing the quality of patient care.

Clinical Inquiry:

• Stay committed to continuous learning to better serve patients and meet organizational goals.
• Implement evidence-based practices and support the clinical education of new staff.
• Reflect on and improve care processes at the unit level.
• Engage in data collection and evaluation for performance improvement initiatives.

Unit-Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in selecting and completing unit-specific competencies.
• Understand and articulate nursing-sensitive indicators and quality goals, actively participating in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
• Graduate of accredited nursing program with RN licensure.

Education Minimum Required
• RN program completion

•Education Preferred/Desired
• BSN or enrollment in BSN program

Licensure and/or Certifications Required
• Registered Nursing License
• AHA or ARC BLS

EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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