Registered Nurse - Amherst Family Practice - Full time

Southern New Hampshire Health Amherst, NH 03031, US

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

Who We Are:
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ locations across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:
The Registered Nurse in our Primary Care Practice provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the healthcare team. This role supports both routine and complex patient needs, delivering care in-person, by telephone triage, and through telehealth. Responsibilities include health assessments, patient education, chronic disease management, preventive screenings, medication administration, diagnostic testing, and coordination of care. The RN plays a key role in ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate, and high-quality primary care services.

What You’ll Do:

Deliver the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation) across multiple care modalities.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement patient care plans.
Administer prescribed medications, treatments, vaccines, and perform point-of-care testing.
Educate patients on self-management, medications, nutrition, and wellness.
Document care in the EMR with accuracy and detail.
Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to staff.
Participate in ongoing education, skills training, and competency evaluations.
Identify and respond to emergency situations according to facility protocols.
Support practice initiatives, EPIC integration, and system-wide care improvements.

Who You Are:

Education: Associate of Science in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse licensed in NH, an NLC state, or MA; current BLS/CPR required. Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing or specialty area preferred.
Experience: 1+ year professional nursing experience preferred; ambulatory care background a plus.
Skills & Abilities: Strong clinical judgment, patient-centered approach, effective communication, time management, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in EMR systems and standard precautions.

Why You’ll Love Us:

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
403(b) Retirement savings plans
Continuous earned time accrual & more!

Work Shift:

30 hours Monday - Friday

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Provides direct nursing care through application of the Nursing Process to patient care management by assessing immediate and long-term nursing needs. Collects patient data by interview and/or observations to provide a basis for nursing assessment. Completes nursing assessment and diagnoses on patient admission and as often as clinically indicated to provide a basis for nursing care. Completes patient assessments prior to authorizing Seclusion/Restraint in an emergency situation. May perform venipuncture to collect blood for laboratory testing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate an individualized treatment plan. Defines patient problems, identifies goals and nursing interventions to assist in formulation of treatment plan. Evaluates the effectiveness of the patient's care plan and documents patient's response to provide for revision of treatment plan and readiness for discharge. Coordinates and supervises subordinates in their provision of patient care through the use of patient assignment, staff meetings, performance appraisals, etc., to provide safe and quality nursing care. Administers medication and treatment according to Nursing Department Standards to assure a safe level of treatment. Educates patient/family/significant other regarding unit routines, rationale for interventions, medications, treatments and health care needs and documents same to prepare patients for discharge. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to plan for discharge and documents the nurses' involvement. Evaluates and collaborates with Nursing Managers and unit staff to effect positive therapeutic milieu. Monitors patient's medical problems, reports findings to Internal Medicine Department, carries out medical treatments as indicated by Nursing Practice and as ordered by the physician to provide safe quality nursing care. Participates in activities to improve workflow and patient care. Supervises mental health workers in assisting patients to carry out Activities of Daily Living, milieu management, and various assigned patient care tasks. Is responsible for and actively participates in own skill development via academic course work, seminars, and training programs to improve overall contribution to patient care and professional development. Registered Nurse II Functions as Nurse-in-Charge in the absence of the Nurse Specialist. When in charge role, makes shift nursing care assignments based on assessment of patient needs and acuity to assure appropriate level of care is provided. Provides direct nursing care through application of the Nursing Process to patient care management by assessing immediate and long-term nursing needs. Collects patient data by interview and/or observations to provide a basis for nursing assessment. Completes nursing assessment and diagnoses on patient admission and as often as clinically indicated to provide a basis for nursing care. Completes patient assessments prior to authorizing Seclusion/Restraint in an emergency situation. May perform venipuncture to collect blood for laboratory testing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate an individualized treatment plan. Defines patient problems, identifies goals and plans nursing interventions to address problems and meet goals of the treatment plan. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the patient's care plan and documents patient's response to provide for revision of treatment plan and readiness for discharge. Coordinates and supervises subordinates in their provision of patient care through the use of patient assignment, staff meetings, performance appraisals, etc., to provide safe and quality nursing care. Administers medication and treatment according to Nursing Department Standards to assure a safe level of treatment. Educates patient/family/significant other regarding unit routines, rationale for interventions, medications, treatments and health care needs and documents same to prepare patients for discharge. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to plan for discharge and documents the nurses' involvement. Evaluates and collaborates with Nursing Managers and unit staff to effect positive therapeutic milieu. Monitors patient's medical problems, reports findings to Internal Medicine Department, carries out medical treatments as indicated by Nursing Practice and as ordered by the physician to provide safe quality nursing care. Supervises mental health workers in assisting patients to carry out Activities of Daily Living, milieu management, and various assigned patient care tasks. Supervises the nursing care of RN subordinates and participates in orientation of staff. Identifies areas for improvement and participates in activities to improve workflow and patient care. Is responsible for and actively participates in own skill development via academic course work, seminars, and training programs to improve overall contribution to patient care and professional development. Registered Nurse III Functions as Nurse-in-Charge in the absence of the Nurse Specialist. When in charge role, makes shift nursing care assignments based on assessment of patient needs and acuity to assure appropriate level of care is provided. Provides direct nursing care through application of the Nursing Process to patient care management by assessing immediate and long-term nursing needs. Collects patient data by interview and/or observations to provide a basis for nursing assessment. Completes nursing assessment and diagnoses on patient admission and as often as clinically indicated to provide a basis for nursing care. Completes patient assessments prior to authorizing Seclusion/Restraint in an emergency situation. May perform venipuncture to collect blood for laboratory testing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate an individualized treatment plan. Defines patient problems, identifies goals and nursing interventions to assist in formulation of treatment plan. Identifies complex treatment-related problems and workflow issues and presents possible solutions and goals. Evaluates the effectiveness of the patient's care plan and documents patient's response to provide for revision of treatment plan and readiness for discharge. Coordinates and supervises subordinates in their provision of patient care through the use of patient assignment, staff meetings, performance appraisals, etc., to provide safe and quality nursing care. Administers medication and treatment according to Nursing Department Standards to assure a safe level of treatment. Educates patient/family/significant other regarding unit routines, rationale for interventions, medications, treatments and health care needs and documents same to prepare patients for discharge. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to plan for discharge and documents the nurses' involvement. Evaluates and collaborates with Nursing Managers and unit staff to affect positive therapeutic milieu. Monitors patient's medical problems, reports findings to Internal Medicine Department, carries out medical treatments as indicated by Nursing Practice and as ordered by the physician to provide safe quality nursing care. Supervises mental health workers in assisting patients to carry out Activities of Daily Living, milieu management, and various assigned patient care tasks. Supervises the nursing care of RN subordinates and participates in orientation of staff. Leads quality improvement activities to improve workflow and patient care. Promotes the use of evidence-based, expert nursing practices and acts as a professional role model for less experienced staff. Is responsible for and actively participates in own skill development via academic course work, seminars, and training programs to improve overall contribution to patient care and professional development. Supervisors Workplace Safety Accountabilities Ensures compliance with established hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures by: Maintaining competency in hospital approved Crisis Management Program (CMP) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, children, infants and AED training. Conducting periodic (minimum quarterly basis) on site reviews. Completing competency-based review, when applicable. Providing on the spot reinforcement/training on safety issues; referring staff to formal training programs, as appropriate. Recording safety related initiatives for annual reporting. 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. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a 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 classification. For further information you may contact Human Resources at: NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov Total Compensation Information The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including: HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated. See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay Other Benefits: 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) Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx EOE TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964