Registered Nurse - $3,000 sign-on bonus

Harbor Care; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance options

Employee wellness resources

Job summary

Harbor Care’s Health and Wellness Center in Nashua, NH seeks a Registered Nurse – Primary Care to deliver patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and care coordination.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, blood draws, documentation, patient education, and supporting CMAs and student education, with emphasis on HIPAA and compassionate, dignified service; comes with a $3,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Active NH Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical nursing skills including vital signs and patient assessment.
• Excellent oral, written, and reading communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care in a primary care setting.
• Administer medications (IM/SC) and provide patient education.
• Perform blood draws and basic laboratory processing.
• Coordinate care with providers and multidisciplinary team.
• Support CMAs and nursing student education as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Clinical judgment

Care coordination

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Centricity/Athena EMR

Job description

Are you driven by purpose and ready to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare? Harbor Care is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and mission-driven Registered Nurse – Primary Care to join our Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center team in Nashua, New Hampshire.

In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population in a primary care setting. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will help promote health, prevent illness, manage chronic conditions, and support patients in accessing the care and resources they need.

Harbor Care takes a collaborative, whole-person approach across our three pillars of care: Healthcare, Housing, and Veteran Services. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in advancing that mission by supporting patients with dignity, respect, and clinical excellence.

Schedule: Full-time, hourly

Location: 45 High Street, Nashua, NH

Department: Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

As a Registered Nurse – Primary Care, you will be part of a dedicated healthcare team providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients with diverse needs. You will support preventive care, chronic disease management, patient education, and care coordination in a collaborative primary care setting.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will provide direct patient care, support providers, serve as a clinical resource for Certified Medical Assistants, and help ensure continuity of care across Harbor Care programs and community partners.

What You’ll Do

• Provide patient-centered nursing care in a primary care environment.
• Advocate for patients through assessment, clinical judgment, and care coordination.
• Communicate patient needs and concerns respectfully with providers and care team members.
• Administer medications, including IM and SC medications, and provide patient education as needed.
• Perform blood draws and laboratory processing as necessary.
• Monitor patients with chronic or long-term health conditions.
• Support individuals and families through education, care planning, and connection to community resources.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Serve as a clinical resource for CMAs and support nursing student education as assigned.
• Help monitor vaccine supply and support required State and Federal reporting.
• Maintain patient privacy, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Promote Harbor Care’s mission, values, and commitment to integrated, compassionate care.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Compassionate Service: Approaches work with empathy and a commitment to making a positive impact on clients, colleagues, and community.
• Respect & Dignity: Treats all individuals with dignity and values personal experiences, identities, and perspectives.
• Collaborative Mindset: Works cooperatively with others to achieve common goals.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and honestly to build trusting relationships.
• Integrity & Accountability: Acts ethically, takes responsibility for actions, and follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability & Innovation: Encourages thoughtful risk taking, demonstrates curiosity, and embraces change

If you are a committed Registered Nurse who wants to make sustainable change in the community, this is an opportunity to bring your clinical skills and compassion to mission-driven work that changes lives.

Loan Repayment Opportunity

As part of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), you may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Active NH Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical nursing skills, including vital signs, patient assessment, documentation, and follow-through.
• Excellent oral, written, and reading communication skills.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, flexibility, professionalism, and integrity.
• Respect for people of diverse cultural, religious, ethnic, and personal backgrounds.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work with attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
• Experience in a community healthcare setting.
• Experience with substance use treatment and medication-assisted treatment practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Centricity/Athena EMR software.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required.

Additional Expectations

• Maintain a neat, clean, and professional workspace.
• Adhere to Harbor Care’s dress code, including scrubs and appropriate footwear.
• Complete required paperwork and reporting in a timely manner.
• Participate in training for Harbor Care staff, residents, and patients as needed.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

Harbor Care values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Equivalent combinations of education, work experience, military service, volunteer work, internships, and transferable skills may be considered.

Summary

Benefits That Support Your Quality of Life

At Harbor Care, we recognize that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is essential. We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and overall quality of life for you and your family. Harbor Care's comprehensive benefit package include:

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee-paid life insurance options
• Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent employer match
• Employee wellness and support resources
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

We believe in investing in our employees so they can continue making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Harbor Care is committed to fostering a respectful, professional, and supportive workplace for all employees.

Harbor Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Why Join Harbor Care?

Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? At Harbor Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live safe, stable, and healthy lives filled with purpose, respect, and dignity. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact every day while helping strengthen the communities we serve. Harbor Care is an innovative, mission-driven nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, behavioral health services, and substance use treatment across New Hampshire. We believe that stable housing combined with integrated support services creates lasting pathways out of homelessness and toward recovery.