Description
Position: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Geri- Psych – Ray of HOPE
Location: Cottage Hospital, Woodsville NH
Type: Full-Time
Sign on Bonus: $4,000
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults struggling with mental health concerns, we'd love to hear from you! Join the Ray of Hope unit at Cottage Health and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care. Apply now and become part of something truly special!!
About Ray of Hope Unit:
Ray of Hope (ROH) is a 10-bed voluntary short-stay inpatient unit for older adults (65 years old and up) struggling with mental health concerns. Designed and staffed to treat the needs associated with aging in a caring and sensitive environment, this unit is a 'referral in' center for New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and beyond.
The Ray of Hope Unit was established to address gaps in mental health services for older adults who were experiencing mental health / neurological changes. Named in honor of long-time Executive Councilor Ray Burton, a dedicated advocate for mental health for older adults in New Hampshire, the unit is committed to helping patients regain their inner balance and improve their quality of life.
Why Join Ray of Hope at Cottage Health?
Specialized Care: Join a team dedicated to providing specialized mental health care for older adults. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Interdisciplinary Team: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, including a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed nursing assistants, social workers, and recreational therapists.
Holistic Approach: Provide holistic, patient-centered care that attends to the mental, physical, and psychosocial well-being of each individual.
Career Development: Cottage Health is committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally. Take advantage of ongoing training opportunities and career advancement programs.
State-of-the-Art Facility: Enjoy working in a welcoming environment equipped with 10 private rooms, an activities room, a quiet room, and an outside patio. Located on the campus of Cottage Hospital, our facility is easily accessible and safe.
General RN Job Summary:
Assists in planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within scope of practice for a registered nurse. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Bases practice decisions on departmental/state standards of practice on the unit. Recognizes when to ask questions and is comfortable seeking input from others, attends all in-services and is accountable for their own practice
- Completes all mandatory education without intervention and is starting to attend educational opportunities that the nurse has self-identified as a learning need in their own professional practice. Maintains current clinical knowledge base and skills. Participates in activities, which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems. Able to identify subtle changes in patient conditions and communicates that to the provider. Communicates the plan of care to all members of the healthcare team. Makes use of multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Able to develop a comprehensive care plan for each patient.
- Acts as a teacher for patients and families and shares knowledge with peers. Learned appropriate delegation of tasks to other skill levels (LNA/LPN) and verifies that patient tasks are being completed and communicated back accurately to them.
- Completes daily assignment on time and has an organized and calm demeanor. Is competent in performing all tasks and documentation is complete and appropriate.
- Using critical thinking skills is able to differentiate between situations requiring immediate versus non-immediate actions and responds appropriately. Utilizes nursing knowledge in the administration of medication and evaluation of effectiveness.
- Promptly resolves patient care and departmental situations within scope of responsibility and refers problems beyond that scope to appropriate individuals.
- Brings ideas and questions about professional practice to the unit for assessment as to applicability. Assists with data collection in research studies being conducted in work area. Incorporates new skills into practice
Qualifications / Skills/ Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Current NH RN License
- BLS, ACLS Certified
- Passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence
- Compassionate, patient-focused individuals
- Strong Team Players who are dedicated to providing Exceptional care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Total Rewards Package - Join Our Team and Thrive:
- Generous ETO:
Enjoy an ETO package fostering a healthy work-life balance.
- Education Investment:
Receive up to $2,000/year towards Tuition Reimbursement and/or Loan Repayment
- Voluntary Benefits:
Access medical, dental, vision, disability and Life Insurance plans.
- 403(b)Retirement Planning:
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