Registered Nurse, RN. Collaborative Care

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Benefits package

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, seeks a Collaborative Care RN to apply the nursing process, coach patients in self-management of chronic illness, and coordinate care with primary providers. This role supports Advance Directives planning, annual wellness visits, and preventive plans, serving as a resource for teammates.

This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• RN with >2 years experience, outpatient preferred.
• NH RN License; BLS within 3 months and renewed bi-annually.
• CDCES certification preferred; must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Familiarity with Patient-Centered Medical Home model.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Use health coaching to support self-management of stable chronic illnesses.
• Facilitate communication between patients and Primary Care Providers.
• Assist with Advance Directives planning, Annual Wellness Visits, chronic disease action plans and preventive care; in person and over the phone.
• Serve as a resource for other team members; apply critical thinking skills.

Skills

Immunization proficiency

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

May be Eligible for up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Under general supervision of the Nursing Team Leader, Clinical Leader and/or the Department Director and under the general direction of the department providers (MD/DO, APRN, PA), perform as a member of the healthcare team to apply the nursing process when making nursing judgments and decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation/delivery, and evaluation of patient care, and documenting relevant data and care processes. Work closely with a group of patients using health coaching techniques to assist them in self-management of their stable chronic illness(es). The Collaborative Care RN will facilitate communication between the patients and their Primary Care Providers. In addition, the Collaborative Care RN will assist with Advance Directives planning, Annual Wellness Visits, chronic disease action plans and preventative care, utilizing assessment skills both in person and over the phone. This RN position will be a resource for other team members. Critical thinking skills are required.

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred. 2. Minimum Experience: >2 years of experience as an RN, preferably in the outpatient setting. 3. Specific Skills, Knowledge and/or Competencies: Familiarity with Patient-Centered Medical Home model. Immunization proficiency. 4. Licenses/ Certifications: NH RN License. BLS within 3 months of hire and maintained on a bi-annual basis.CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist) Certification preferred, but not required. Obtaining CDCES will be required within 1 year of hire.

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 & 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;
• Pay Range: $36.27 - $50.92;
• Work Status: Mon-Fri 8-4:30 with 30 min lunch;
• Employment Type: Full-time 40 hours/week;
• Job ID: 17165

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.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.