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Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Catholic Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) RN Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse PCU you can be a part of change.

Benefits

Catholic Medical Center, 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 free 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.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) RN Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse PCU. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

To deliver care and create a therapeutic environment for patients and families whose needs range from basic to complex by utilizing the nursing process. To carry out functions in a manner consistent with Performance Improvement and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. To demonstrate clinical excellence through proficient practice which enhances and enriches the practice environment. Proficiency is evidenced by adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty. **What you will do in this role:**

What you will do in this role:

Demonstrates quality nursing care and a commitment to the quality care processes as evidenced by:

Assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status based on interview, examination and review of clinical data.

Assesses potential for crisis situations and intervenes before crisis situation develops with adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty.

Reassesses patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient’s condition.

Based on assessment, analyzes relevant patient data and identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care problems.

Communicates patient status and assessed needs to members of multidisciplinary team.

Develops an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team.

Reviews and updates plan of care as needed.

Acts as a resource to others in developing and implementing plan of care.

Uses the nursing process as a basis for developing, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.

Provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the wealth of human experience.

Performs technical skills as needed by specific clinical unit safely and competently.

Coordinates and implements the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders as directed.

Anticipates and manages complications of disease progression and invasive procedures.

Documents plan of care, assessments and interventions and patient outcomes in an electronic medical record thoroughly, accurately, and according to CMC Professional Nursing Practice Standards and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.

Reports status, including response to care, and changes in status as appropriate.

Ensures calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate.

Adheres to all safety, organizational and ethical standards according to ANA Code of Ethics.

Implements elements of core measures in conjunction with Performance Improvement.

Identifies current trends which could impact patient outcomes.

Identifies system resources effectively and allocates them appropriately at the point of care delivery.

Manages a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourages colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.

Employs critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes

Identifies & communicates needs for innovative nursing practices.

Identifies & communicates need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.

Identifies research as a resource in clinical practice.

Stays current with new resources/knowledge/evidence

Serves as a resource/trainer for colleagues regarding competencies, policies and procedures, and clinical practice related to patient population served.

Utilizes the change process to improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification:

Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN strongly preferred.

Specialty certification strongly preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience.

Shape the future of healthcare at** Catholic Medical Center (https://catholicmc.com/) **.

Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom’s Place—an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care—we’re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.

As part of HCA Healthcare’s statewide network of Catholic Medical Center (https://catholicmc.com/) in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital (http://www.portsmouthhospital.com) , Frisbie Memorial Hospital (http://www.frisbiehospital.com) in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you’ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day. At Catholic Medical Center, your work has purpose—and your potential has no limits.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse PCU opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

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