Labor and Delivery RN

50751149

May be Eligible for up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

WACHU, as it is known, is often the most joyous unit of Cheshire Medical Center. You will find it well-equipped for a small, community hospital, with four labor rooms, one operating room, and separate facilities for postpartum patients. The unit offers hydrotherapy for pain management in labor, includes a nursery for infant testing or post-resuscitation care, and even has its own negative pressure room. In this unit, you gain experience in everything from labor and delivery to postpartum mothers and babies and gynecological patients.

The WACHU is baby-friendly, although we care for a wide variety of patients and use a lot of skills. We have a wide range of experience levels on the unit, and we are a great team; we really work well together and care about each other. You will provide nursing care to patients from infancy through the adult lifespan, utilizing knowledge of age-related growth and development to individualize the nursing process in accordance with the nursing philosophy and objectives, the standards of care, and the standards of practice. You can expect to work 12-hour shifts on a four-week schedule, with every other weekend off. Your orientation and training will be extensive, usually eight weeks in postpartum and 12 weeks in labor and delivery. Additional certifications available include Neonatal Resuscitation Program, STABLE, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and NCC nursing certifications. Growth and advancement are encouraged through committee and meeting involvement, shared governance, practice improvement projects, and charge nurse training. I want our patients, our team, and the organization to succeed, because this is my hospital, these are my people, and this is my community, says the unit leader. I take it very personally.

Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program. Previous medical-surgical RN experience required; Pediatric experience preferred. Current New Hampshire RN license required. Neonatal resuscitation is required but may be obtained after hire. NACOG certification desirable.

As the largest private employer in the state of New Hampshire, Dartmouth Health provides employees of Cheshire Medical Center with an impressive array of benefits.

Did you know we offer:

• Benefits Eligible on Day One
• We have RN loan repayment up to $20,000.
• We offer up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.
• We have a very popular earned time plan.
• We have extensive CEU/Training programs.
• And more!

Close to everything and something for everyone!

• No sales or state income tax in NH
• Keene is a vibrant college town
• A half-hour drive to Vermont and Massachusetts
• An easy two-hour drive to Boston
• Only four hours to Montreal, Canada
• You can easily catch the train from Brattleboro, VT to Penn Station, NYC
• An easy drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, or the seacoast of Maine, New Hampshire, and the beaches of Massachusetts.

About Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH

Cheshire Medical Center, a 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. 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, orthopedics, and public health.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Pay Range: $39.29 - $55.34;
• Work Status: 7p-7a;
• Employment Type: Full-time 36 hours/week;
• Job ID: 17132

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.

First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.

Career development

Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.

You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.

Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

Our locations

New England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.