PRN Float Pool Registered Nurse RN

About the Role

To deliver care and create a therapeutic environment for patients and families whose needs range from basic to complex by utilizing the nursing process. To carry out functions in a manner consistent with Performance Improvement and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. To demonstrate clinical excellence through proficient practice which enhances and enriches the practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status based on interview, examination, and review of clinical data.
• Assesses potential for crisis situations and intervenes before a crisis develops with adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease, and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty.
• Reassesses patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient’s condition.
• Analyzes relevant patient data and identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care problems.
• Communicates patient status and assessed needs to members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Develops an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs, in collaboration with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews and updates plan of care as needed.
• Acts as a resource to others in developing and implementing the plan of care.
• Uses the nursing process as a basis for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions.
• Provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the wealth of human experience.
• Performs technical skills as needed by specific clinical unit safely and competently.
• Coordinates and implements medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders as directed.
• Anticipates and manages complications of disease progression and invasive procedures.
• Documents plan of care, assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in an electronic medical record thoroughly, accurately, and according to CMC Professional Nursing Practice Standards and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Reports status, including response to care, and changes in status as appropriate.
• Ensures a calm, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate.
• Adheres to all safety, organizational, and ethical standards according to ANA Code of Ethics.
• Implements elements of core measures in conjunction with Performance Improvement.
• Identifies current trends which could impact patient outcomes.
• Identifies system resources effectively and allocates them appropriately at the point of care delivery.
• Manages a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice and encourages colleagues to seek guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique.
• Employs critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• Identifies and communicates needs for innovative nursing practices.
• Identifies and communicates the need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• Identifies research as a resource in clinical practice.
• Stays current with new resources/knowledge/evidence.
• Serves as a resource/trainer for colleagues regarding competencies, policies and procedures, and clinical practice related to the patient population served.
• Utilizes the change process to improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction.

Requirements

• Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Specialty certification strongly preferred.

Benefits

Catholic Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the Organization

Shape the future of healthcare at Catholic Medical Center. Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom’s Place—an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care—we’re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.

As part of HCA Healthcare’s statewide network of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you’ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day.