Cheshire Medical Center

                                                                     Sign-On Bonus available for Eligible Candidates
The nurse manager is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors; ensuring that standards of practice and quality of care are maintained; sustaining patient-focused care, managing human and financial resources; and aligning the department’s goals with the hospital’s strategic priorities.
 
Promotes individual, peer and departmental accountability to the mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of the organization. Assists with the development and modification of goals and objectives for the department, and assures that the goals are achieved. Promotes evidenced-based care for all patients served by the department. Assures compliance with national standards, professional and regulatory guidelines that govern patient care (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Provides oversight for department quality improvement activities and facilities change. Provide daily operational oversight ensuring staffing and patient flow while partnering with multidisciplinary teams. Develop and implement unit goals, policies, and standards. Ensure regulatory compliances. Ability to foster employee engagement through the support of shared governance, staff participation, and recognition efforts.Lead quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with OBGYN leaders and the perinatal safety nurse. Teaching experience and/or leadership experience preferred

Strong ability to partner with system members to leverage additional skills and resources. Understands and is responsible for budget variances related to patient volumes/revenues and operational expenses in collaboration with the Director. 

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited RN nursing program. BSN required upon hire or within 2 years of hire, OR BS in another field with 5 years of RN experience. MSN preferred.
 
Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinically related experience with progressive responsibility. Teaching experience and/or supervisory experience preferred.
 
Licenses/Certifications: Current NH RN license. Department specific certifications as specified. Clinical or professional certification preferred.
 
Department Specific Skills, Knowledge and/or Competencies: NRP, BLS, AWHONN, intermediate and advanced fetal monitoring. PALS, ACLS, STABLE and NCC Inpatient OB or EFM preferred. Perinatal Quality Foundation fetal monitoring certification, 20 hours breastfeeding education within 6 months of hire. Pediatric experience desirable. 
 
Minimum: $52.78
Maximum: $74.17
 
As the largest private employer in the state of New Hampshire, Dartmouth Health provides employees of Cheshire Medical Center with an impressive array of benefits.

Did you know we offer:

  • Benefits Eligible on Day One
  • We have RN loan repayment up to $20,000.
  • We offer up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.
  • We have a very popular “earned time” plan.
  • We have extensive CEU/Training programs.
  • And more!

Close to everything and something for everyone!

  • No sales or state income tax in NH
  • Keene is a vibrant college town
  • A half-hour drive to Vermont and Massachusetts
  • An easy two-hour drive to Boston
  • Only four hours to Montreal, Canada
  • You can easily catch the train from Brattleboro, VT to Penn Station, NYC
  • An easy drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, or the seacoast of Maine, New Hampshire, and the beaches of Massachusetts.

About Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH

Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health.

  • Area of Interest: Nursing;
  • Work Status: Varied ;
  • Employment Type: Full-time 40 hours/week;
  • Job ID: 16384

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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