What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics - Inpatient - Full Time, Days (Peds experience required) position at Southern New Hampshire Health?
Who We Are:
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and 5-time Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70 practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
About the Job:
As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Pediatric Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care to patients ranging from newborns through adolescents. This role may also include caring for post-partum adults and patients with non-complex illnesses or procedures.
The Registered Nurse completes a competency-based orientation program and delivers patient-centered care grounded in the organization’s Professional Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and collaborative team approach to achieve high-quality outcomes.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practices and the Professional Practice Model
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Engage patients and families as partners in care, respecting preferences, values, and needs
- Assess, prioritize, and implement individualized care plans
- Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) to plan, document, and manage patient care
- Apply data and quality improvement methods to enhance patient safety and outcomes
- Participate in unit-based initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and care delivery
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure patient privacy at all times
- Delegate appropriate care tasks and support team-based care delivery
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Incorporate technology and informatics to support clinical decision-making and reduce errors
- Promote a culture of safety and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives
- Identify and contribute to system improvements through error analysis and process evaluation
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Who You Are / Requirements:
Education:
- ADN required, BSN preferred
Licensure/Certification:
- Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license required
- Specialty board certification preferred
Experience:
- Inpatient pediatric experience required
Certifications & Competencies:
- Basic Life Support (within 30 days)
- Intravenous Therapy (within 90 days)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or ENPC (within 180 days)
- Mother-Baby Post-Partum Care (within 1 year)
Why You’ll Love Us:
- Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Competitive pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
- & So much more!