What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, RN. Kingsbury Days position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock?
May be Eligible for up to a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Kingsbury is a 25-bed medical-surgical unit, focusing on in-patient care at Cheshire Medical Center. Caring for patients with a variety of medical conditions as well as post-operative patients. You can be part of this competent and committed team performing an exciting diversity of caregiving tasks. Most of our patients are elderly, but we can also see patients as young as 18. You will find that Kingsbury has a good mix of staff experience, and is welcoming to newly licensed individuals. Teamwork is very important, as well as having fun.
As a member of this excellent team, you can expect to work 12-hour shifts every other weekend and every other holiday rotation, according to the needs of the department.
Under the general supervision of the Nursing Team Leader, Clinical Leader and/or the Department Director and under the general direction of the department physicians, you will perform as a member of the healthcare team to apply the nursing process when making nursing judgments and decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation/delivery, and evaluation of patient care, and documenting relevant data and care processes.
We work closely with the education department and the unit educator to ensure everyone is following evidence-based practice. Professional development opportunities abound in Kingsbury, including cardiac telemetry training, ACLS certification, as well as other professional certification support. You will also find several advancement opportunities, such as charge nurse training, preceptor training, and other leadership development courses.
Excellent assessment, communication, interpersonal, and organizational/ time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team and respond calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment and during a crisis and/or emergency. Computer skills required. May be required to participate in evening, weekend and holiday coverage according to the needs of the department.
Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of New Hampshire. New Grads welcome & encouraged to apply. Current certification in BLS required, ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
As the largest private employer in the state of New Hampshire, Dartmouth Health provides employees of Cheshire Medical Center with an impressive array of benefits.
Did you know we offer:
- Benefits Eligible on Day One
- We have RN loan repayment up to $20,000.
- We offer up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.
- We have a very popular “earned time” plan.
- We have extensive CEU/Training programs.
- And more!
Close to everything and something for everyone!
- No sales or state income tax in NH
- Keene is a vibrant college town
- A half-hour drive to Vermont and Massachusetts
- An easy two-hour drive to Boston
- Only four hours to Montreal, Canada
- You can easily catch the train from Brattleboro, VT to Penn Station, NYC
- An easy drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, or the seacoast of Maine, New Hampshire, and the beaches of Massachusetts.
About Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH
Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- Pay Range: $38.13 - $53.71;
- Work Status: 7am-7:30pm;
- Employment Type: Full-time 36 hours/week;
- Job ID: 16945
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.
Salary : $38 - $54