Acute and Geriatric Psychiatric RN (Hiring Immediately) Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Who We Are

• Geropsyche:

  GPU is our 29-bed Geropsychiatric Unit specializing in the care ofpatients ages 65+ with co-occurring cognitive impairment andpsychiatric illness. Who We Are

• Fitch:

  The Fitch unit is a 45 bed, Acute Care Medical Unit, withapproximately 120 employees.

• The average patient census is 40patients and specialties focusing on sepsis, respiratory, diabetes,GI, oncology, end of life, and some surgical.
• The Fitch unitprovides an outstanding supportive environment and advancedtraining for its staff.
• The unit also offers a relaxation roomfor its employees to decompress and relief stress.
• The nursingstaff is supported by a charge RN and team lead, whose focus is tomake this the best place to give and receive care.
• Many yearsago, our staff came up with our unit’s own mission and vision.
• The mission is “Everyone Helps Everyone” and the vision is”Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”.
• Our staff is very involved withquality, improving workflows, and providing input for meaningfulchange.
• I look forward to meeting you and sharing my thoughts onwhat an amazing unit the Fitch unit is!

About the

Job:

The GPU RN delivers care for patients with psychiatric conditionsbased on the physical ability, intellectual development,psychosocial, education and safety needs of the geriatric patient.

This role works closely with a multidisciplinary treatment teammodel within a collaborative and supportive environment. Practicesin a manner consistent with the Elliot Hospital InterprofessionalPractice model; the ANA’s Social Policy Statement, Scope andStandards of Practice, and the Nursing Code of Ethics; and relevantspecialty standards of practice.

What You’ll Do:

Provide care to patients with complex psychiatric and medicalneeds Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patientsand families Embraces and promotes change to support optimal patient outcomesand an effective professional practice environment. Involves patient/family in goal setting and planning, andcommunicates that plan of care to patient and family for input; andto colleagues to ensure seamless care across shifts andsettings. Utilizes current evidence and relevant national/specialty standardsto guide practice and/or performance and identifies areas forimprovement. Demonstrates competent clinical practice utilizing clinicaldecision making and critical thinking skills.

Who You Are:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ASN or BSN

• BSNpreferred) Current New Hampshire, compact, or multistate licensure asRegistered Nurse required Ability to obtain BLS qualification during orientation period andmaintain during employment Aggression de-escalation training approved by

EHS Why You’ll Love Us:

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the monthfollowing start date Accrued Earned Time 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual corecontributions Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time codedemployees over 30 hours/week Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus Eligible Miscellaneous Benefits

• Pet Insurance, Legal Services, VendorDiscounts #KER