Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Nursing Jobs and Careers

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical, Trauma ICU (SICU), Rotating

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH

Overview The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Responsibilities Practitioner Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold their autonomy in decision-making, ensure informed consent and assist patients in families in expressing self-determination. Actively seeks feedback and acts to improve performance. Engages in the governance of practice. Leader/Decision Maker Manages interpersonal relationships for self and with others. Mentors colleagues for the advancement of nursing practice and the profession. Assumes authority and accountability for the nursing care of patients while appropriately delegating elements of care to others members of the care delivery team in accordance with laws, regulations and policies and procedures. Prioritizes and organizes time to optimize patient outcomes. Scientist Actively seeks out the most current evidence and standards and applies and translates to daily practice. Role models a culture of inquiry, developing new knowledge by contributing to research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice at the local level. Transferor Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice. Actively partners with others to effect change that produces positive outcomes through the exchange of knowledge. Precepts the student nurse, nurse extern, nurse resident, experienced clinical nurse and other members of the healthcare team. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required upon hire ACLS Certificate required within 6 months of hire date.

Medical Assistant II (MA) - Orthopedics

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH

Overview Responsible for clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Full-Time, 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Responsibilities Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider. Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams. Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns. Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments. Handles patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers. Register new patients and establishes a medical record. Prepares patient billings. Assists patients by filling out insurance and other forms. Supplies authorized information upon request by third party payors. Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures. Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen. Operates and maintains clinical equipment. Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material. Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments. Cares for supplies and equipment. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required. Previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred. Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team. Computer skills strongly preferred. Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the department. Required Licensure/Certifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareers Association plus DOL Registered Apprenticeships Certificate of Completion. Current BLS certification required.

Medical Assistant II (MA) - Orthopedics

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH

Overview Responsible for clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Full-Time, 40 hours/week. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Responsibilities Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider. Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams. Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns. Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments. Handles patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers. Register new patients and establishes a medical record. Prepares patient billings. Assists patients by filling out insurance and other forms. Supplies authorized information upon request by third party payors. Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures. Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen. Operates and maintains clinical equipment. Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material. Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments. Cares for supplies and equipment. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required. Previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred. Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team. Computer skills strongly preferred. Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the department. Required Licensure/Certifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareers Association plus DOL Registered Apprenticeships Certificate of Completion. Current BLS certification required.

RN

Full-time

3 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Specialties - Research

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH

Overview Clinical Research Nurse II performs a full range of clinical and non-clinical research duties, and has a working knowledge of the clinical research process and the regulations that govern it. As licensed professionals with clinical research experience, they perform patient related care independently, including medical assessments, symptom management, and referrals, within the scope of their licensure. With the oversight of the PI or their designee, they perform progressively more complex and comprehensive clinical research duties at an ever-increasing level of independence, working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI). They work under supervision, but with more autonomy than an entry level position. Responsibilities Research Operations Provide patient care to inpatients and outpatients receiving investigational therapy, occasionally requiring tasks outside of standard operating hours. Screen and recruit potential research participants, verify eligibility and ensure enrollment requirements are met Educate patient and family regarding investigational therapy in collaboration with the medical team Ensure that patients are scheduled for all study assessments as required per research protocol Prepare and administer all medications required per research protocol, including investigational and standard of care agents Evaluate research patients for drug and/or disease-related toxicities and contribute to development of symptom management plans Coordinate with the research team to address patient care delivery issues and quality improvement efforts Ethics & Participant Safety Maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/Human Subjects Protection (HSP) practices Articulate the rationale for individual protocols and their inclusion and exclusion criteria Serve as a resource to ensure staff and patients recognize the difference between clinical care management and care management of clinical research participants Data and Informatics Utilize electronic systems, technologies, and software necessary for study operations Accurately document study visit assessments for data collection and trains others to these standards Assist with data entry as needed Contribute to the development of data collection documents and instruments Detect issues related to data capture, collection or management; suggest solutions Investigate incomplete or inaccurate documents to ensure completeness of data. Assist with development of SOPs for data quality assurance. Adhere to processes and run queries, summaries, and reports to monitor the quality of data Utilizes required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security Leadership and Professionalism Adheres to professional guidelines and code of ethics related to the conduct of clinical research Mentor and train new and current clinical research staff in departmental research and administrative procedures Support efforts to maintain an adequate number of competent staff to conduct clinical research in compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements Site and Study Management May support site selection, feasibility, and study start up processes Assist in the initiation, management, and completion of clinical trials and research studies Encourage standardization of processes and procedures. Implement a plan to ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment of care for patients, visitors, and staff Perform other duties as assigned, such as supporting regulatory affairs Communication and Team Science Collaborate with and educate healthcare professionals regarding investigational research protocols Ensure research compliance and adherence to protocol guidelines Portfolio and Program Development & Management May participate in committees or working groups to strengthen research implementation and practice Clinical Skills Ensure a safe, effective, and efficient patient care environment Facilitate and monitor activities related to the delivery of patient care within research Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited nursing school required Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Must be obtained within 3 years of hire. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Clinical Research required Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required Excellent attention to detail required Required Licensure/Certifications Licensed RN with NH eligibility Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Certified Good Clinical Practice (CGCP) within 30 days Human Subjects Protection (HSP) within 30 days Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) within 30 days

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Days

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, NH

Overview Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Post Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU 3x12 hour shifts, Days with rotation to weekend. Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care duties. Possesses direct access to drug products and secure medication locations in order to manage the storage, handling and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy. Responsibilities Assists with routine patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, including, but not be limited to, performing ADL’s, obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, heights and weights, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens or performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record, etc. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear of excess equipment, emptying linen bags when full, etc. Assists visitors and answer telephones. Assists new co-workers in learning the work of the department. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Qualifications High school graduate required. Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use. Previous hospital experience preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.