Southern NH Health System - Resource Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry - 36hrs/week, Nights

Southern NH Health System - Resource Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry - 36 hrs/week, Nights at Southern New Hampshire Health summary:

The Resource Nurse (RN) on the Cardiac Telemetry unit at Southern NH Health System oversees shift operations, staff assignments, and patient care coordination to ensure safety and quality. This role includes mentoring staff, leading daily communication, implementing evidence-based practices, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The position requires a registered nurse with acute care experience and involves utilizing technology for efficient care delivery and continuous improvement.

Who We Are:

4 West is a 22-bed adult med surg telemetry unit serving a patient population of stroke, sepsis, diabetes, wound care, renal failure, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and COPD.

About the Job:

The Resource Nurse (RN) supervises the operational flow of their designated unit during a specific shift. They are responsible for assigning staff based on competencies, patient acuity, and volume. This role also involves coordinating patient care activities and staffing to ensure patient safety and quality care. The Resource RN collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to maintain adequate resources and support staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate Patient Care : Assign staff based on competencies, acuity, and volume, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through teamwork and collaboration.
• Lead and Mentor : Conduct daily huddles, monitor care processes, mentor new staff, assess competencies, and foster a positive work environment.
• Quality and Safety Improvement : Implement evidence-based practices, monitor outcomes, and participate in quality initiatives to improve patient care and safety.
• Compliance and Standards : Ensure the unit complies with organizational, professional, and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety.
• Utilize Technology : Leverage technology for communication, documentation, decision-making, and process improvements to reduce risks and enhance care delivery.

Who You Are / Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (ASN or BSN); BSN preferred.
• Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of NH.
• Specialty certification within four (4) years of hire preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive clinical experience in acute care and/or specialty area required.

Ability to achieve the following competencies:

• ​Within 90 days: · Clinical nurse competencies (per Unit based RN job description) · Staff assignment · Resource management · Mentoring
• Within 180 days: · Conflict management · Interviewing, counseling and performance assessment · Performance improvement education · Service recovery

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 4-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

& So much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Keywords:

registered nurse, patient care coordination, cardiac telemetry, acute care nursing, staff mentoring, patient safety, clinical competencies, healthcare compliance, evidence-based practice, nursing leadership