Weekend Baylor- RN (FT-Plymouth)
About the role
North Country Healthcare (NCH) is a non‑profit affiliation of four medical facilities — Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center — located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network employs hundreds of highly‑trained individuals and delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well‑being of the communities we serve. As a leader in a management position this role emphasizes advancing High‑Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, embedding a culture of safety, accountability, and consistent high performance.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients in their home settings.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
- Provide education to patients and families tailored to their needs and environments.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in a timely and accurate manner.
- Manage and prioritize multiple patient visits and on‑call responsibilities effectively.
- Offer emotional support to patients and families, respecting their values and preferences.
- Adjust care approaches and plans based on patients' evolving conditions and feedback.
- Ensure all care provided meets NH State Nurse Practice Act standards and agency policies.
- Maintain open and clear communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Respond promptly to patient or family emergencies and adapt care accordingly.
- Conduct patient and family teaching sessions, promoting health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and competency evaluations.
- Utilize organizational resources efficiently to support patient care and agency operations.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Adheres to facility Values, Service Excellence and Standards of Excellence.
Please note: All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three‑day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Hampshire.
- Association‑accredited course in Basic Life Support (BLS) (for clinical staff), or Heartsaver CPR AED (for nonclinical staff), with renewal on a regular