Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Lebanon, New Hampshire
The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, and implement individualized care for patients in a busy same-day surgery unit. They are responsible for managing patient status changes, advocating for patient autonomy, and mentoring colleagues to advance nursing practice.
Overview O.R.
Same Day Surgery Full-time, 4 x 10 hour shifts, Monday – Friday !
6:00am - 9:30pm (staggard start times) Our Same Day Program is a very busy 34-bed unit where patients are efficiently prepared for their surgery or procedures.
A typical day we care for 50-70 patients.
We also provide post anesthesia recovery care for those patients being discharged home the “same day” as their procedure.
On the main unit we serve patients from 15 years through adulthood and in our separate pedi periop program we care for patients 14 and under.
Within our department is a regional block program where patients receive sedation by our moderate sedation trained nurses while being administered a preoperative block before going into the OR for most commonly a joint replacement.
Preadmission Services that utilize our program include but are not limited to orthopedics, gynecology, plastics, ENT, vascular, urology, radiology, cardiology and thoracic surgery.
We are looking for experienced nurses that are team players and want to work in a busy 34 bed Same Day Surgery Program (SDP).
Shifts are 10 hours between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:30 pm.
Nurses must have current acute care hospital experience.
Critical Care experience and IV skills are a plus.
Same Day Program consists of an energetic and enthusiastic group of professionals that are engaged in sharing their knowledge of perioperative services!
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. 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. 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. Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance. Engages in the governance of practice. Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others. Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession. 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. Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes. Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice. Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level. Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice. Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge. Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate or ACLS required upon hire
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid New Hampshire nursing license. Current acute care hospital experience is required, along with BLS or ACLS certification upon hire.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.
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