Clinical Nurse (PT) - 24hrs/wk Medical Specialties 2/3 E Day/Night Rotating

Company: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

2 & 3 East Medical SpecialtiesThe Clinical Nurse isresponsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based careand to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage ofpatients that is in the best interest of populations served.2 and 3 East MedicalSpecialties is a 25-bed, inpatient medicine unit. We care for adults typicallyon the inpatient medicine service who suffer from acute and/or chronic illness.It is also home to the region's leading Cystic Fibrosis Program, so many adultsadmitted to DH with cystic fibrosis are cared for on 2/3 East. Our teamapproach and changing environment make it a great place to learn andbuild/expand on nursing assessment, delegation, prioritization, criticalthinking and time management skills. We have a team dedicated to processimprovement, problem solving, and teambuilding, which has allowed us to becomea unit where everyone is a part of the solution. Responsibilities: A listing of the keyresponsibilities 1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identifyoutcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. 2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipateand recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan ofcare or to elevate to the care team as necessary. 3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocatefor patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consentand assist patients in families in expressing self-determination.4. Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance. 5. Engages in the governance of practice.6. Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others.7. Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and theprofession.8. Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care ofpatients while appropriately delegating elements of care to others members ofthe care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations and policies andprocedures. 9. Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes.10. Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards andapplies and translates to daily practice. 11. Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge bycontributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice atthe local level.12. Transferor13. Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas ofpractice.14. Actively partners with others to effect change that producespositive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge. 15. Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident,experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team. 16. Performs other duties as required or assigned.Minimum Qualifications:* Graduate from anaccredited Nursing Program required.* BSN with one year ofexperience or ADN with two years of experience * Must obtain andmaintain clinical competencies within assigned unit. * Excellent written,verbal and computer skills required. * Demonstratedabilities with problem solving, leadership, communication, fiscalresponsibility and teamwork. * Ability to workeffectively in groups of employees and with patients and patient families isessential.Required Licensure/Certification Skills:* LicensedRegistered Nurse in New Hampshire required. * Basic Life Support(BLS), ACLS and other certification(s) as required

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