Critical Care Registered Nurse

Job Summary:


The Critical Care RN is a highly skilled, flexible, team-oriented critical care registered nurse that is oriented to and works primarily inpatient in the ICU or as House Coordinator.
This Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for patient care in any department in which she/he works.
The Critical Care RN (CC-RN) utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
The CC-RN provides patient services while collaborating with physicians, staff members, and ancillary/support services.
The CC-RN provides care in compliance with hospital policies and the standards of practice of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).
In addition, the CC-RN possesses knowledge of CMS (HCFA) standards specific to Critical Access Hospitals, New Hampshire Department of Health guidelines, New Hampshire Board of Nursing rules, and the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice of the organization.

Essential Qualifications:


Current RN license in the State of New Hampshire.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to hire.
TNCC and PALS required within one year of hire.
Basic EKG course (minimum 24 hours) required prior to hire.
Critical Care Course (including ventilator management) required within first year of hire.
Preference will be given to candidates that have completed prior to hire.
Current clinical experience for at least five (5) years required; a minimum of two of these years must be in ICU and/or ED.
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training within 6 months of hire.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and organizational skills required.
Strong team player approach and flexibility to work any department and any shift.
Computer proficiency required.

About AVH:


The major strength of Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) is found in its wide network of specialists who provide care throughout Coos and portions of Carroll County, NH.
With wide-ranging specialties including, but not limited to, Audiology, Urology, Ear, Nose, Throat/Allergy, OB/GYN, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and General Surgery, a number of our providers travel to multiple North Country locations, providing a seamless and convenient patient experience.
A 25-bed critical access hospital, AVH also offers state of the art Imaging technology:
Mammography, CT Scan, Ultrasound, and MRI all received Gold Seal Accreditation by the American College of Radiology.
AVH proudly offers a full complement of Physical Therapy services (Inpatient, Outpatient, and off-site) as well as Occupational Therapy (Inpatient and Outpatient.) The close relationship that AVH enjoys with Coos County Family Health Services yields multiple off-site Laboratory locations within their primary care clinics.
Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by iVantage numerous times, the providers, nurses, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to personify the Hospital's Mission to Deliver the Best Healthcare Experience to Every Patient, Every Day.

About North Country Healthcare (NCH):


North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire.
NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations.
This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services.
NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.