Registered Nurse or Paramedic - Emergency Department Night Shift
Cottage Hospital
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- Location
- Woodsville, NH
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Cottage Hospital
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Provide safe, compassionate, and timely emergency care
- Perform patient assessments and implement appropriate interventions within scope of practice
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans (Registered Nurses)
- Perform emergency interventions and technical procedures within scope of practice (Paramedics)
- Recognize abnormal findings and communicate changes in patient condition
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with emergency procedures
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation
- Participate in training, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives
What you need
- Current New Hampshire Paramedic licensure or eligibility before employment
- Current, active New Hampshire RN license or multistate RN license with privilege to practice in New Hampshire
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and emergency response skills
- Emergency Department or acute care experience (preferred)
- Education: a professional certificate
Key skills
Patient assessmentsEmergency careCritical thinkingCommunicationClinical judgmentBasic Life Support (BLS)
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We're looking for a skilled and dedicated Paramedic or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department on the night shift at Cottage Hospital!
In this role, you'll provide critical and non-critical emergency care, including patient assessments, treatments, interventions, and ongoing monitoring. Paramedics will work collaboratively with and under the appropriate supervision of our nursing team, providing care within their authorized scope of practice and in accordance with applicable New Hampshire Patient Care Protocols. Registered Nurses will provide nursing care within their licensed scope of practice, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
As a valued member of our Emergency Department team, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients and community. If you're passionate about emergency medicine and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide safe, compassionate, and timely emergency care to patients with a variety of critical and non-critical conditions.
Perform patient assessments, identify changes in condition, establish priorities, and implement appropriate interventions within the individual's scope of practice.
For Registered Nurses: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans, including physical, psychosocial, and educational needs.
For Paramedics: Perform patient assessments, emergency interventions, treatments, and technical procedures within their authorized scope of practice, under appropriate clinical supervision and in accordance with applicable New Hampshire protocols.
Recognize abnormal assessment findings, promptly communicate changes in patient condition, and collaborate with providers and other members of the healthcare team.
Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with emergency procedures as permitted by licensure, certification, hospital policies, and scope of practice.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation in the electronic medical record.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with Cottage Hospital policies, procedures, safety standards, and departmental protocols.
Identify and promptly report unusual incidents, patient safety concerns, or changes in patient condition to the appropriate supervisor or clinical team member.
Participate in staff meetings, required training, continuing education, and departmental quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, and competencies and actively pursue opportunities for professional development.
Support Cottage Hospital's mission, vision, and values while contributing to a collaborative, patient-centered Emergency Department environment.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must meet the qualifications for either the Paramedic or Registered Nurse pathway.
Paramedic Requirements:
Current New Hampshire Paramedic licensure or eligibility for licensure prior to employment.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Ability to provide emergency care within the authorized Paramedic scope of practice and applicable hospital policies.
Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and emergency response skills.
Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, active New Hampshire RN license or multistate RN license with the privilege to practice in New Hampshire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Ability to independently perform nursing assessments, develop and implement nursing care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Emergency Department or acute care experience is preferred. Additional certifications and experience requirements may apply based on the candidate's qualifications and hospital policies.