REGISTERED NURSE-ICU- BAYLOR WEEKEND WORK 24 PAID FOR 36
Company: St. Joseph Hospital
Location: Nashua
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary: Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Supports and promotes the mission and values of
Covenant Health Ministry. Renders professional nursing care to
patients within an assigned unit of the hospital, in support of
medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to
objectives and policies of the hospital Compliant in completion of
all unit specific competencies and requirements required to care
for critically ill patients with the department. Involved in
quality improvement planning and processes for the area of practice
Clinical documentation and care plans completed comprehensively for
all patients assigned in a timely manner Seeks feedback regarding
practice and takes actions as appropriate. Practice reflects
knowledge of current practice standards (ANA, NH Nurse Practice
Act, Specialty standards) Communicates patient information
appropriate for continuity and safe care through hand offs, walking
rounds, and physician/provider interaction. Provides a safe and
secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following
established procedures and protocols Implements resources and
initiatives that are in place or in process to improve patient
safety. Works within guidelines of Just Culture Environment to
promote error reporting and adoption of safe practices. Assures
issues are addressed through appropriate use of the chain of
command Completes hourly rounding in collaboration with LNAs
(Licensed Nursing Assistant) on all assigned patients Identifies
and assists in correction of patient care safety issues. Recognizes
and praises excellent performance in colleagues and co-workers,
when identified Builds respectful relationships through early and
pro-active identification of concerns, complements or suggestions
Collaborates unit to unit and shift to shift for resolution of
conflicts and issues in a timely manner Consults with nurses in
other department/units to draw upon expertise in other clinical
areas/specialties Displays professional, positive perspective at
all times, including when faced with difficult circumstances Seeks
opportunities to assist all team members Displays willingness to
resolve tension within the unit or department, for example, by
volunteering to accept an admission, or adjust an assignment
Demonstrates practice that is consistent with the tenets of shared
governance and with the philosophy of the unit and the
organization. Assists with solution identification in response to
problems and conflicts Effectively delegates aspects of care and
unit activities to other nursing personnel Collaborates in
planning, supervising, and instructing other nurses and assistants.
Works collaboratively with nursing students and instructors
Participates in peer review of colleagues Participates in DNV
survey readiness. Demonstrates characteristics of the SPIRIT of St.
Joseph Hospital with a commitment to my co-workers and holds peers
accountable for the same Avoids use of unauthorized overtime
Manages ETO per policy Other duties as consistent with this role.
For the Cath and Angio Lab Departments 3 years’ critical care
experience preferred Assist with insertion of Flow wire, Opsens and
IVUS. RN must demonstrate contraindications and reversal for IV
adenosine infusion. Ability to safely administer procedural
sedation. Pass annual sedation examination. Documents sedation
according to policies and procedures. For the Emergency Department
Remains up to date with unit-based nurse sensitive indicators (such
as CAUTI, CLABSI, CDIFF, HAPU, FALLS, HH and VAE). Responds to
emergency situations per department/role requirements such as code
blue and rapid response team. TNCC within 18 months and NIHSS
stroke scale certifications within about a year Job Requirements
Job Knowledge and Skills Basic Dysrhythmia preferred or obtained
prior to completion of orientation. NHISS certification preferred
or obtained prior to completion of orientation Call required for
Cath Lab and Stress Lab. Education and Experience Current New
Hampshire RN license required BLS required ACLS required (except
for Pre-Admission Testing and Operating Room) PALS (for Emergency
Department) Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or
obtained prior to completion of orientation Graduate of an approved
Nursing program preferred Covenant Health Mission Statement We are
a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the
whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core
Values: •Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards
all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor,
vulnerable and suffering. •Integrity We promote justice and ethical
behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and
environmental resources. •Collaboration We work in partnership,
dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
•Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of
quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees
and former employees are protected from employment discrimination
based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual
orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or
older), disability, and genetic information (including family
medical history). Comp Range: $33.43 - $50.15 Rate of pay displayed
reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer,
determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience
as it relates to the position. Our people make the difference. See
firsthand what makes our employees and culture shine!
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