GRADUATE NURSE - ADULT INPATIENT, FITCH UNIT - Work in NH

Company: Elliot Hospital
Location: Methuen
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Description Sign On Bonus: RN (over 1 year of experience) up to $10k, Graduate Nurses (under 1 year of experience) up to $5k POSITION SUMMARY The Fitch unit is a 45 bed, Medical Unit with approximately 120 employees. The average patient census is 38 with a focus on Infection, Respiratory, Diabetic, GI, Oncology, End of Life, and some surgical. The unit offers a meditation room for its employees and has an admissions nurse on in the evenings for additional coverage and support. Shifts are usually 8 or 12 hours. POSITION HOURS 36 hours weekly, Rotating Days and Nights, every other weekend EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preferred. Experience: Nurses who are hired as new graduates with a temporary license are placed into this level. Licensure: 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. Technical Certification: Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period and maintain during employment. Professional Certification: Nurses are expected to pursue professional certification upon eligibility or within three years of entering the specialty practice. Schedule: Weekend/holiday coverage based on individual unit needs. Personnel are expected to cover for absences by rotating, working extra shifts, or use of on-call as needed. Nursing personnel are assigned to one area upon employment but may be required to assume assignments in other areas to meet patient needs. #AEA

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