Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology & Urology Unit - Full Time Nights

Are you an energetic, strong team player interested in the surgical population?

Surgical Oncology & Urology Unit

D/N Rotation (12 hour shifts) Nights

2 West is a 12-bed surgical inpatient and adolescent care unit.We have a 4 to 1 patient to nurse ratio with a charge nurse or clinical nurse supervisor working out of an assignment.The population we serve includes surgical oncology, urology, colorectal, general surgery and pediatric patients 15 years of age or older.2 West is a close knit unit with patient safety at its heart.We have a robust Practice Area Council (PAC) that together with leadership, addresses practice concerns and makes suggestions for improvements. Interested nurses should be motivated to learn about this population of patients and enjoy working collaboratively with team members to ensure patient outcomes are met.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced, team focused environment, please consider joining our 2 West team.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served.

Responsibilities: A listing of the key responsibilities
1.Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
2.Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary.
3.Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent and assist patients in families in expressing self-determination.
4.Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance.
5.Engages in the governance of practice.
6.Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others.
7.Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession.
8.Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care of patients while appropriately delegating elements of care to others members of the care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations and policies and procedures.
9.Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes.
10.Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice.
11.Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level.
12.Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
13.Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge.
14.Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team.

Minimum Qualifications:
 Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required.
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with 1 year of experience.
 Associate Degree (ADN) prepared nurses with 2 years' experience.

* All Associate Degree (ADN) prepared nurses must commit to completing a BSN or higher nursing degree within 10 years of their hire date.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
 Licensed Registered Nurse in New Hampshire required.
 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required upon hire and as applicable, higher level per unit certification requirements as stated on the grid attached to the AHA and Life Support Policy
 ACLS Certificate required upon hire in Endoscopy, Tele-ICU, Day Surgery Center at CGP (Manchester), Life Safety and Cardiology-Echocardiography