NURSE PRACTITIONER

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Position #40142

$48.89 - $76.21 hourly

Direct Care & Nursing Stipend up to $25.00/week

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Nurse Practitioner.

Proposed Schedule Includes:

8:00am - 4:30pm shifts (Monday - Friday)

Make a difference in a Veteran’s life!

Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.

Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.

The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.

Summary:

To perform duties and render such services required to maintain the health and physical welfare and potential rehabilitation of NHVH residents. To develop and implement individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment plans based on nursing process and standards of practice.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 8 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Must include at least 30 credits of graduate-level study in nursing with a specialty in geriatric, family practice, or psychiatric nursing.

License/Certification:

• NH Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
  

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the 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 job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Performs comprehensive physical examinations, psychological/mental health assessments, and obtains additional information from residents/families, consultants, and other providers in order to arrive at a diagnosis and plan of care.

Maintains the necessary charts, orders, and other adequate records. Calls Activated DPOAHC (designated power of attorney health care) as appropriate. Enters orders and progress notes into electronic health record. Signs all telephone orders as appropriate.

Identifies, isolates, and treats residents with reportable diseases and notifies proper public health care agencies.

Orders, analyzes and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests to include X-rays, EKG's, MRI's, CT’s, and EMG’s, and prescribes, administers and modifies pharmacologic and psychopharmacologic medications and treatments according to established protocols and within the scope of practice.

Compiles, prepares, and presents medical case histories and clinical summaries and acts as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team engaged in providing treatment for acute and chronic behavioral, emotional and/or physical disturbances.

Embraces leadership core competencies such as effectively liaising between various parties to improve healthcare and translate new knowledge into practice through leadership.

Applies clinical expertise and facilitates learning core nursing competencies in the Long-Term Care Environment. Develops and provides continuing education for nursing staff to improve patient outcomes.

Organizes, supervises, and review the work of subordinate professionals, para-professional personnel engaged in patient/resident care and treatment.

For further information please contact Holly O'Connell, Director of Resident Care Services, at holly.l.oconnell@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4472.

• 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