Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Lebanon, New Hampshire
The RN Clinician serves as the primary access point for patients with HIV, managing acute and long-term medical issues through collaboration with interdisciplinary providers. Responsibilities include performing telephone triage, coordinating lab work, and providing culturally competent care to marginalized populations.
Overview Nurse Clinician 40 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
The Infectious Disease Clinic at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified Infectious Disease (ID) Nurse Clinician to join our dynamic team.
Nurse clinicians are experts in HIV care and can assist in managing acute and long-term medical issues collaborating with medical and behavioral health care providers.
They are the primary access point of care for patients with HIV.
They can evaluate problems, lab tests, address educational needs and make referrals to other specialists.
ID nurse clinicians also provide care to individuals with HCV, as well as care and counseling around PEP and PrEP.
The ideal candidate has experience with HIV Nursing, Substance Abuse and/ or Public Health.
We are seeking a well-rounded clinically strong RN who can work independently with a patient case load.
The RN in this role will have empathy, compassion, open mindedness and demonstrate a commitment to working with marginalized and vulnerable populations of people with different cultural and sexual orientations.
ID nurses are vocal patient advocates who provide health equity within a safe, non-judgmental space and deliver quality wellness services that promote optimal health for our HIV community.
The RN in this role coordinates services within the interdisciplinary team using a trauma informed approach to assure high quality management of chronic disease.
The qualified candidate will provide culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life and promote healthy living.
We advocate for and provide a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable people, the LGBTQ Community, and individuals living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and HCV.
These are just a few highlights of being a nurse at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics in New Hampshire.
We have loan repayment up to $20,000.
We offer Relocation Assistance and a Housing Coordinator to take on the burden of finding a home.
We offer generous tuition reimbursement.
We have a very popular "earned time" plan.
We have extensive CEU/Training programs.
Our 8,000 ft Patient Safety and Training Simulation Center is state-of-the-art.
Our nurses serve as central figures in the success of our system through our shared governance nursing model.
We offer a rigorous, research-focused environment.
Dartmouth Hitchcock's Nursing Continuing Education Council is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing. education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Why are we so unique?
We are a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center set right in the middle of the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
We recognize that “quality of life” means different things to different people, but we are very confident you will love it here as we have beautiful, rural and suburban housing options, world-class primary, secondary, and graduate schools, hundreds of lakes, thousands of miles of hiking trails and some of the best skiing in the country.
This all means you can be a happy nurse with more quality time with friends, family, pets or maybe just quiet hikes by yourself.
Our idea of traffic in the “Upper Valley” of New Hampshire is a line on the ski mountain at the chair lift.
Read more about Dartmouth Health and why YOU should work here.
The Dartmouth Health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience.
With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work.
Anchored by the academic Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health Children’s; member hospitals, and 30 Dartmouth Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region.
With destinations like Boston, New York, the seacoast, and ski country within driving distance, the opportunities - both career and personal - truly make New Hampshire the ideal place to work and play.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our nursing career site to learn more and apply: Please visit: https://dhnursing.org/nursing-careers/ Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Supports patient and families through procedures, medication therapy, emotional and financial issues, etc. Provides telephone triage, prescription needs, and notification and implication of lab results. Arranges for lab work and procedures. Provides timely notification to families of the results of test procedures, radiology studies, blood work, and any other tests ordered by the team. Assists with patient and family needs and patient education materials. Documents patient problems and progress. Participates in interviewing and evaluation of staff. Works with Nurse Manager to ensure adequate nursing coverage. Acts as multi-disciplinary liaison with staff from radiology, laboratory, financial services, pharmacies, medical insurance companies, referring providers, and the in-patient units. Assists with training and education of nursing students, medical students, and medical residents. Participates in relevant educational offerings to enhance effectiveness and achieve required in-service training, and certification. Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with 3 years of clinical experience required. Masters of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) strongly preferred. Required Licensure/Certifications Licensed Registered Nurse with New Hampshire eligibility. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a BSN and at least 3 years of clinical experience. A valid Registered Nurse license with New Hampshire eligibility and BLS certification are required, while an MSN is strongly preferred.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.
