NURSE SPECIALIST / RESOURCE (Job ID 52709)

Location: Tilton, NH | Full-time, 1st shift

About the Role

To perform professional nursing duties utilizing specialized knowledge and skills to ensure implementation of services and therapeutic interventions based on nursing process and Standards of Care promulgated by the Department of Veterans Affairs in long-term care. Make a difference in a Veteran's life while building a career in the beautiful lakes region.

Schedule

• 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM shifts
• Occasional weekends (additional $2.00/hour)
• Flexible schedule with modified weekend schedule
• PRN (as-needed) resource for the house

Pay

• $42.97 – $66.07 hourly
• Direct Care and Nursing Stipend up to $25.00/week

Responsibilities

• Provide care and treatment for residents, including administration of medication
• Develop comprehensive medical treatment planning and supervise/train subordinates
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate resident progress toward treatment goals
• Supervise professional and paraprofessional team members
• Provide individual counseling/teaching for residents or staff on health concerns or disease processes
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects
• Serve as a resource for the facility, ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures
• Maintain competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field
• Three years’ experience as a registered nurse in long-term care, ambulatory care, emergency care, psychiatric nursing, medical-surgical nursing, or a related specialty
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire
• Current certification in CPR
• Certification by the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized entity in a specialty relevant to long-term nursing care and/or dementia

Note: Each additional year of approved formal education may substitute for one year of required work experience, and vice versa.

Benefits

• HMO or POS medical and prescription drug benefits (State-paid; value varies by plan)
• Dental plan at minimal cost for employees and families ($500–$1,800 value)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and childcare reimbursement)
• State-defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan (12.87% of pay contributed by State)
• Paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 State-paid life insurance plus low-cost group life insurance options
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (earn up to $500)