*ACCEPTING NEW GRADS ASN OR BSN*
Sign On Bonus/Relocation/Student Loan Repayment Information:
New Grad (less than one year experience) 5,000 sign on bonus
Nurse with one year or more experience 15,000 sign on bonus
Relocation - 7,500 if candidate lives 50 miles or more away
Relocation (out of state) 12,500
Student Loan Repayment: Discussed at time of offer
Schedule: nights 7:00pm - 7:00am/$7 night shift difference
Some Employee Benefits:
Full Time Medical Benefits
Health Savings Care Plan Available
Dental Available
Vision Benefits
Life Insurance (Short and Long-Term Disability)
Night shift is staffed with 3 RNs and 1 LNA. RN will supervise LPN, LNA, Unit Coordinator
The professional nurse providing care to medical/surgical patients utilizing all components of the nursing process (assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates) in the plan of care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to):
Exhibits courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers, and providers.
Anticipates service needs and proactively resolves issues.
Consistently holds self and others accountable for meeting patient/customer service standards. Practices service recovery skills.
Works openly and collaboratively both inside and outside the department; promotes performance improvement.
Follows through on statements and actions in a timely manner.
Strives for excellence in all endeavors.
Encourages discussion and consensus building.
Recognizes and adapts to different view points and opinions; values diversity.
Uses indoor voice. Avoids interrupting others.
Champions change and exhibits flexibility and adaptability.
Accepts responsibility for own actions, behaviors and decisions.
Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively.
Reports to work promptly at the beginning of the work shift and prepares to begin work.
Returns to work promptly from lunch and breaks.
Completes work assignment and departs timey in compliance with Absenteeism and Tardiness policy.
Is viewed as a resource in the department when dealing with issues of systems and resources and accomplishing tasks in the most efficient and effective ways.
Provides professional nursing care to patients utilizing all components of the nursing process (assesses, develops, plans, implements and evaluates) in the plan of care.
Administers medication, intravenous fluids and treatments, monitors physical parameters according to standards.
Participates in medication reconciliation.
Maintains accurate, real time documentation using computerized methods.
Assists physicians and other personnel with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Uses equipment according to guidelines.
Provides constant observation of patients physical and emotional environment.
Recognizes those observations which require immediate nursing intervention and acts accordingly.
Assesses the patient for risk or potential of neglect or abuse. Makes referrals as appropriate.
Demonstrates the ability to provide effective pain assessment, prevention and management.
Maintains appropriate competencies for the RN role including, but not limited to: Blood administration, blood warmer, WBG monitoring, Hypothermia blanket, Cathflo, Zoll defibrillator/monitor, Kangaroo pump, restraints and Pediatric datascope.
Institutes preventive nursing measures upon the early recognition of impending complications.
Responds appropriately to all emergency situations.
Participates in patient and family education and in the discharge planning process.
Adheres to requirements concerning patient rights, confidentiality, privacy and legal issues.
Communicates pertinent data/problems to physician, supervisor and other health personnel.
Performs technical skills as outlined in nursing standards, including administration of medications, intravenous fluids, treatments and monitoring of physical parameters.
Interacts appropriately with medical staff, allied health personnel, outside agencies, visitors and their families.
Completes departmental forms according to established guidelines.
Provides effective hand off communication, ensuring patient care continuity. Performs hourly rounding on patients.
Maintains a clean and safe environment with particular attention to standard precautions.
Familiar with computer applications. Demonstrates technical aptitude and willingly learns software applications.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
ACLS (AHA)
BLS
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
New Hampshire
Compact Allowed
ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
NH or Compact RN license must be in-hand at time of upload. Facility will not pend license
ABOUT THE FACILITY:
General medical and surgical hospital located in the Mt. Washington Valley in Berlin, NH, with 25 beds. Survey data for the latest year available shows that 9,032 patients visited the hospital's emergency room. The hospital had a total of 1,107 admissions. Its physicians performed 254 inpatient and 1,466 outpatient surgeries.
We are the leading provider of healthcare to thousands of families in the small-town communities of New Hampshires North Country. As a Critical Access Hospital, AVH offers 24/7 emergency care, in-house treatment of most medical issues, and an arrangement for treatment of all other problems with the nearest tertiary-care facility.
If you enjoy outdoor recreation, you will find endless trails to explore in all four seasons. The region offers hiking and cycling for all ability levels, as well as ATV trails. In the winter, experience pristine landscapes from snowshoes, cross-country skis or snowmobiles. Our rivers offer excellent canoeing and kayaking. Camping, climbing, fishing and hunting opportunities abound.
We are centrally located to several of the famous White Mountains Attractions and within a one-hour drive of eight major downhill ski areas and hundreds of kilometers of groomed cross-country trails. Vast networks of snowmobile trails are groomed by local clubs. Berlin is only a 45 minute drive to North Conway, NH, which is well-known for its Outlet Shopping!
Here you will find the best aspects of New England. Memorable scenic views await you around each bend in the road. Small towns offer warm hospitality in a generous mix of lodging and dining establishments. Enjoy the arts with outdoor concerts in the park, performances by theater North and student theater groups, and exhibits by talented local artists. You can also experience local history at the Northern Forest Heritage Park.