Description

• Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) RN PCU PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Frisbie Memorial Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) RN PCU PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The PCU RN is expected to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, education and safety needs of the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

Essential Position Functions :

The following functions must be able to be carried out by the incumbent with or without reasonable accommodation:

• 1. Assessment of In-patients
• a. Interviews patients and caregiver/family on admission to obtain a bio-psycho-social history relevant to reason for admission.
• b. Examines the patient's physical status.
• c. Reviews all test results including EKG, lab, x-ray for ongoing assessment and reporting to physicians. d. Assesses patient and family/caregiver for discharge needs.
• e. Reassesses patient status at established time frames.
• f. Communicates patient needs/assessment to physicians and interdepartmental services involved in the patient's care.
• g. Ensures thorough, accurate documentation of relevant data obtained during the assessment process. h. Ensures sensitivity towards patients and caregiver/family by eliciting patient's physical and emotional
• concerns, being a receptive listener, and providing an environment conducive to interviewing and the delivery of care.
• i. Assesses information received from computerized cardiac and pulmonary monitoring equipment.
• 2. Planning of Care
• a. Develops a written nursing care plan with patient and family input that is individualized to patient needs, strengths and weaknesses.
• b. Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• c. Directs the patient's and caregiver/family’s participation in the Alannine and delivery of care.
• d. Develops teaching plans to meet the learning needs of patients, family, and caregiver relevant to interdisciplinary discharge needs.
• Initial _____________
• 3. Implementation of Plan
• a. Acknowledges, validates accurate transcription, coordinates and implements physician orders. b. Applies the plan of care, monitoring for effectiveness.
• c. Administers medications and monitors for desired, side or adverse effects.
• d. Assists the physician and other healthcare providers in administering treatments and procedures. e. Provides instruction to patient.
• f. Applies behavior and supportive therapy approaches with individuals and groups to accomplish goals and facilitate the delivery of care.
• 4. Evaluating Plan of Care
• a. Reviews and updates the treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and the family.
• b. Communicates ongoing care needs to the Discharge Planning Team regarding discharge (home health, nursing homes, group homes, families, etc.).
• 5. Accepts primary nurse role for assigned patients.
• 6. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families, staff; corrects hazards promptly. Adheres to hospital safety policy and procedure.
• 7. Documents all pertinent information on the patient's medical record in an accurate, detailed manner adhering to procedures for charting.
• 8. Assumes Charge Nurse role upon demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities when assigned. 9. Participates actively in department meetings.
• 10. Supports Department's customer service efforts. Provides service excellence to patients and their families, medical staff, peers, support services and other hospital personnel. Provides immediate and satisfactory problem solving response for valid customer complaints or refers complex customer service problems to the Director, Critical Care and Nursing Resources.
• 11. Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, hospital Mission and Values Statement, department goals and objectives. Assists in the formation and accomplishment of unit goals and objectives.
• 12. Develops and maintains professional relationship with physicians, peers, patients and their families, and medical support services.
• 13. Follows the principles of infection control as outlined in the Infection Control manual.
• 14. Participates in the department's Performance Improvement program by collaborating with the department's PI representative in developing and implementing effective PI programs.
• 15. Assumes responsibility for own professional development and on-going education. Attends required hours of continuing nursing education per year.
• 16. Demonstrates a commitment to containing costs and efficient use of material resources. Non-Essential Position Functions :
• Performs other duties as assigned or as judgment of necessity dictates. Participates in hospital/unit committees.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Frisbie Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1919. We give patient's access to trained physicians, advanced technology and innovative approaches. Our 110+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Southern New Hampshire. Frisbie Memorial Hospital earned high performing ratings for COPD in recognition of exceptional care by the U.S. News & World Report. Frisbie Memorial has been recognized as a Center of Distinction for its Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine for the eight consecutive years. We have been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

At Frisbie Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN PCU PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status