Dartmouth Health - Lebanon, NH
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Lebanon, NH
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Clinical Nurse at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is a vital member of the Professional Nursing Organization, responsible for providing evidence-based care through the nursing process. This role emphasizes autonomous practice, critical thinking, and leadership, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients while engaging in continuous professional development and governance of nursing practice.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
- Anticipates and recognizes changes in patient status, modifying care plans as necessary.
- Advocates for patients' autonomy and ensures informed consent in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics.
- Mentors colleagues and manages interpersonal relationships to advance nursing practice.
- Assumes accountability for patient care while delegating tasks appropriately within the care team.
- Seeks out current evidence and applies it to daily practice, contributing to research and quality improvement.
- Communicates effectively across various formats and partners with others to effect positive change.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with 1 year of experience, or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with 2 years of experience.
- All ADN prepared nurses must commit to completing a BSN or higher nursing degree within 10 years of hire.
- Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required upon hire.
- ACLS Certificate required upon hire for specific units.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a clinical setting related to pediatric gastroenterology.
- Familiarity with evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Loan repayment up to $20,000.
- Relocation Assistance and a Housing Coordinator.
- Generous tuition reimbursement.
- Earned time plan.
- Extensive CEU/Training programs.
- Access to a state-of-the-art Patient Safety and Training Simulation Center.
