NURSE SPECIALIST

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Retirement plan

Wellness Program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services, NH Hospital, is seeking a Nurse Specialist for a full-time night-shift role in Concord, NH. The position includes leadership responsibilities and clinical nursing duties aimed at ensuring high-quality patient care.

Requires nursing expertise and collaboration with the Nursing Coordinator and teams. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in nursing, 3 years RN experience, NH RN license, CPR certification, and national

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
• Experience: Three years as a registered nurse in relevant areas.
• License/Certification: NH RN license, CPR certification, national specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care under supervision of the unit Nursing Coordinator.
• Functions as nurse in charge on duty and may lead clinical teams.
• Utilizes nursing process and ANA standards to ensure quality patient care.
• Participates in CQI and collaborates on unit-based initiatives.
• Mentors staff, supports education, and maintains documentation.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

NURSE SPECIALIST (Job ID: 54022)

State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services and NH Hospital has a full‑time vacancy for Nurse Specialist.

Department: Department of Health & Human Services, NH Hospital

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Employment Type: FULL‑TIME

Post Date: 11/04/2026

Close Date: 12/09/2026

Salary: USD 42.970-66.070

Shift Differential: $7.00/hr and Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week.

Position Hours: 5, 8-hour shifts (10:45pm - 7:15am) OR 3, 12-hour shifts (6:45pm -7:15am).

Summary:

Provides professional nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the unit Nursing Coordinator. Functions as nurse in charge when on duty. Through the use of nursing process, ANA standards of practice, nursing knowledge and skill, is able to perform varied and complex duties that will assure that patients receive the best possible care. May assume the nursing leadership role in the absence of the Nursing Coordinator. Practices within the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies. Demonstrates positive customer services concepts.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Three years' experience as a registered nurse in areas such as ambulatory care, correctional nursing, emergency care, psychiatric nursing, medical surgical nursing, school nursing, pediatrics, or other related nursing specialty area in which the vacancy exists. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification:

• 1. Current license as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire.
• 2. Current certification in CPR.
• 3. Must be certified by the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying entity in a specialty, e.g. Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, Gerontological Nurse, Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Oncology, Wound Care, etc.

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with co‑workers, patients and families.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports Nursing Leadership and Administration in the achievement of hospital, departmental and unit, mission goals and objectives as demonstrated by participation on committees at various levels. Role models appropriate staff to staff, staff to patient, and transdisciplinary communication. Demonstrates understanding and behaviors related to customer service, internal and external.

Initiates and provides ongoing evaluation of daily patient care assignment based on identified acuity and available staff skill mix. Responds to changes in patient status making changes in patient care assignment as appropriate.

Performs and supervises procedures requiring specialized ongoing consultation. Provides leadership and clinical assistance to nursing personnel as demonstrated by oversight of clinical milieu and participative role modeling.

Supervises, teaches, assists and participates in the application of the nursing process as evidenced by carrying a caseload of patients.

Utilizes nursing process in assessing patient status and behavioral patterns to provide a safe and therapeutic environment to facilitate optimal patient treatment outcomes. Assures the integration of nursing care goals and interventions within the patient’s interdisciplinary treatment plan. Assists Coordinator in oversight of nursing documentation requirements by making sure nurses are assigned to teams daily.

Takes an active ongoing role in providing direct patient education and consults with other professional nurses in providing education to patients and internal support persons via the use of existing and newly developed patient teaching protocols.

Serves as the identified preceptor in the partnership program to assure smooth transition of new staff to patient care unit.

In collaboration with the Nursing coordinator, demonstrates an ability to identify problematic employee situations, utilize conflict resolution techniques, support the concept of customer satisfaction and promote CQI efforts.

Participates in CQI and research activities, demonstrates active role in hospital and/or departmental committees assigned by nurse manager and maintains ANA certification in clinical area. Coordinates and participates in unit-based in-service programs.

Actively participates in academic course work, seminars and/or training programs to enhance professional development.

Performs other related duties as negotiated with Nursing Coordinator.

TOTAL COMMITMENT TO QUALITY:

Participates in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department. Carries out same by acting as an agent of the Department within the hospital. Supports the organizational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives as demonstrated by a positive leadership presence in unit based, departmental, hospital wide, or in public meetings/committees.

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit‑based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned staff.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary: USD 42.970-66.070 per year.

Shift Differential: $7.00/hr.

Direct Care Pay: Ten Dollars per week.

Benefits include:

• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• * Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay.

Link to State‑paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Link to compensation calculator: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Link to benefits brochure: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:

For further information please contact Claire Kent, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, [e-mail] and 603-271-5835.

You may also contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964