What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Ambulatory Surgery position at SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL?
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Surgery
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for patient care? Join our team as a Registered Nurse in our Ambulatory Surgery Department and play a pivotal role in ensuring the health and safety of our patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and excel at providing compassionate patient care, we want to hear from you!
A sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available for experienced registered nurses.
About Speare Memorial Hospital
Speare Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital serving dozens of communities in the Lakes Region. We are passionately committed to providing exceptional, local care to our friends, families, neighbors, and communities at large.
Mission: To work together to serve the needs of our patients and community.
Vision: A community where all can achieve optimal health.
Values: Kindness, Collaboration, Patient & Family-Centered, Safety, Excellence, Efficiency, and Professionalism.
What You’ll Do:
- Quality Care: Provide nursing care based on the State of New Hampshire Scope of Nursing practice and hospital policy, making independent judgements and seeking guidance and support from appropriate sources when necessary. Develop appropriate plan of care that includes educational needs within 24 hours of patient admission to meet identified patient needs, determine measurable expected outcomes, implement specific nursing interventions, evaluate patient progress each shift and revise care plan accordingly.
- Leadership: Delegate and oversee care delivered by LPNs, LNAs, EMTs and/or Paramedics, Patient Care Attendants, and scrub technicians: Provide leadership and direction to the patient care staff, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in providing optimal patient care.
- Patient Safety/Patient Rights: Participate actively in efforts to reduce adverse patient care events, protect patient information, and act ethically in all areas of practice.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively and effectively with all members of the patient care team.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire. Have current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant).
- PACU Experience Required
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Previous experience in a hospital setting serving the same age/type of patient population.
- ACLS, PALS, or ENPC preferred (required within 12 months of hire).
- Specialty certification in nursing
Why Join Speare Memorial Hospital?
- Community Connection: Be part of an organization deeply invested in local health and wellness.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who genuinely care about their work and each other.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education and career development.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts with employer contributions
- 403(b) retirement plans with generous employer contributions
- Lifestyle Savings Account reimbursement program
- Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment programs
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Generous Earned Time accrual
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
Our Commitment
Speare Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our equally diverse community.
Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our community.