Visiting Nurses Association- Baylor Registered Nurse- Home Care- Full Time- Days (WEEKENDS ONLY!)

SolutionHealth•Manchester, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers care to patients and families with needs ranging from basic to complex, using the nursing process and creating a therapeutic, caring environment. The nurse follows the Elliot Hospital Interprofessional Practice model, the ANA’s Social Policy Statement, Scope and Standards of Practice, the Nursing Code of Ethics, and relevant specialty standards. This is a specialty weekend home-care position serving patients in Manchester and surrounding communities. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, consisting of three 10-hour days with an 8-hour bonus, for 38 paid hours. The role involves providing in-home health care and may require coverage for absences, extra shifts, on-call work, and assignments in other areas according to patient needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
New Hampshire Registered Nurse license or Compact State Registered Nurse license.
Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation and maintain it during employment.
Valid driver's license for travel throughout southern New Hampshire.
Proof of automobile insurance.
Motor vehicle background report will be conducted.
Expected to pursue professional certification upon eligibility or within three years of entering specialty practice.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care to patients and families with basic to complex needs using the nursing process.
Create a therapeutic and caring environment for patients and families.
Embrace and promote change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.
Involve patients and families in goal setting and care planning, communicate the plan for their input, and share it with colleagues to ensure continuity across shifts and settings.
Remain accountable for professional growth and development and for contributing to smooth unit operations.
Recognize and manage rapidly changing situations.
Use current evidence and relevant national and specialty standards to guide practice and identify areas for improvement.
Demonstrate competent clinical practice using clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
Provide home health care throughout southern New Hampshire and perform related job activities.
Cover absences as needed through rotating coverage, extra shifts, or on-call work, and take assignments in other areas when required to meet patient needs.