General Surgery APRN - Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

General Surgery Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Cheshire Medical Center - Keene, NH

The Department of General Surgery at Cheshire Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join our team. This person will join a collaborative team of Physicians and Advance Practice Providers to provide care for our surgical patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings. 

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our team providing the following:

• Perform outpatient pre-operative evaluation and management to help ensure patients are optimized for surgery
• Perform post-operative care for general surgery patients
• Work together with members of our Breast Care Team providing care and counseling to patients within our Accredited Breast Care Center
• Work as a member of the Acute Care Surgical Team, including inpatient rounding, consultations, formation of treatment plans, admissions and discharges

Why Work at Cheshire Medical Center:

• Competitive salary and loan repayment program
• $10k sign-on bonus and up to $15k relocation bonus for eligible candidates
• Generous CME days/funds
• A caring, collaborative team to work with

What Our Region Has to Offer You:

• Quintessential New England living - Four beautiful seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
• Access to major cities and airports across the region
• Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
• Driving distance to the seacoast of New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts
• Abundance of local lakes for boating and swimming

Applicants are encouraged to apply online by submitting a CV and cover letter on our Provider Career site: http://www.DHproviders.org

About Cheshire Medical Center:

Cheshire Medical Center, a leading 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.  The leading employer in the area, Cheshire is a 169-bed facility employing 1,600 staff, of which 300 are providers, who live and serve within our communities.

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, orthopaedics, and public health.  Our clinical practice is distinguished by an exceptional staff, a deep commitment to safety and quality, and a culture that values the contribution of every staff member and volunteer.  In addition, we perform extensive, innovative outreach efforts focused on removing barriers to good health throughout the region.  Our membership in the Dartmouth Health system also enables us to provide access to hundreds of highly trained specialists and a depth of clinical and technical resources that enhance our capacity to serve our neighbors and strengthen our daily pursuit of excellence. 

About Keene, NH:

Keene is a college town in the beautiful Monadnock Region of southwestern New Hampshire. The city of Keene has a classic New England downtown with varied opportunities for shopping, dining, and an active arts community. The city has excellent public and private schools and extracurricular activities, along with a variety of housing options in the city of Keene or small towns surrounding the city. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound, with mountains, lakes, forests, and ski resorts nearby, and Boston and New Hampshire’s Seacoast are just a two-hour drive away. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requirements for Nurse Practitioners: 
  • 2+ years of experience preferred; new grads welcome
  • RN and APRN currently (or eligible) licensed in NH
  • Successful completion of an approved NP program and certification is required
  • Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
  • BLS certification