Job Description

Overview

Interested in working for the Cardiac Specialty team, within the Operating Room

Monday – Friday, with call requirement (10 hour shifts)

The OR with 26 spacious high-tech suites may be just what you're looking for. Both inpatient and outpatient procedures are done in these ORs, care is provided to patients of all age's neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatrics. We have numerous opportunities for growth within the cardiac team and as well as openings in our other perioperative nursing teams.

The Clinical Nurse is a key member of the surgical team who may function in a circulator or scrubbing capacity. Services include ENT, general surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, oral surgery, neuro, robotic, vascular and cardio-thoracic surgery. We offer a periop 101 residency program for new and experienced RN's looking to enter the field of OR nursing. We have a dedicated night and weekend team so there is minimal call and coverage needed for these off shifts.

We have openings in various services as well as many opportunities for flexible day and evening schedules. We also have an expanded orientation for those RN's who need the additional skills to succeed in a Level 1 trauma center.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, a minimum of 1 year acute care experience with current NH registered nurse licensure required. Annual Influenza immunization required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.

• Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary.

• Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent and assist patients in families in expressing self-determination.

• Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance.

• Engages in the governance of practice.

• Leader/Decision Maker

• Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others.

• Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession.

• Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care of patients while appropriately delegating elements of care to others members of the care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations and policies and procedures.

• Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes.

• Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice.

• Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level.

• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.

• Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge.

• Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Certified Nurse Operating Room CNOR Certification Preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required upon hire.

• Area of Interest:Nursing

• Pay Range:$42.25/Hr. - $59.50/Hr.

• FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

• Shift:Day

• Job ID:34928

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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