Graduate Nurse- FITCH- Full Time

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitch unit is a 45-bed, Acute Care Medical Unit with approximately 120 employees. The average patient census is 40 patients, with specialties focusing on sepsis, respiratory, diabetes, GI, oncology, end-of-life care, and some surgical cases. The Fitch unit provides an outstanding supportive environment and advanced training for its staff, including a relaxation room for employees to decompress and relieve stress. The nursing staff is supported by a charge RN and team lead. The mission is “Everyone Helps Everyone” and the vision is “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”. Our staff is very involved with quality improvement, optimizing workflows, and providing input for meaningful change. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivers care to patients and families with needs ranging from basic to complex utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic and caring environment for patients and families. Practices in a manner consistent with the Elliot Hospital Interprofessional Practice model; the ANA’s Social Policy Statement, Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Nursing Code of Ethics; and relevant specialty standards of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• ASN Required with active enrollment in BSN program (signed BSN commitment form needed).
• Graduate Nurse status is designated for those individuals who hold temporary licensure to practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This status is maintained from date of hire until the issuance of a permanent license by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
• Ability to obtain BCLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment.
• Nurses are expected to pursue professional certification upon eligibility or within three years of entering the specialty practice.
• Ability to advance basic computer skills as the health system adds new systems or performs upgrades to existing systems.

Nice To Haves

• BSN Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.
• Involves patient/family in goal setting and planning, and communicates that plan of care to patient and family for input; and to colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts and settings.
• Utilizes current evidence and relevant national/specialty standards to guide practice and/or performance and identifies areas for improvement.
• Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinical decision making and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• New nursing pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following your start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full-time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000
• Nursing Sign On Bonuses up to $10,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees