Psychiatric Nurse Career Event
Monday, March 3, 2025 from 11am – 1pm and 3pm – 5pm
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH – Auditoriums A & B
Clinical Nurse Supervisors and Unit Nurse Managers
Licensed Nursing Assistants and Mental Health Technicians
Position descriptions at the bottom of the page
In-Person Career event Sessions:
11:00am – 1:00pm | 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Auditoriums A & B
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
We are excited to showcase some of these positions at our event on March 3rd! This unique event will give you the chance to meet with hiring managers and recruiters as well as tour areas of the Medical Center. On-site interviews with hiring managers will be available.
We request candidates RSVP so we can plan resources, but Walk-ins will be welcomed.
Please RSVP by filling out the form below:
The following opportunities will be part of this In-Person Career Event.
If you are a nurse leader looking for that “right fit” for your next career move, you should take a closer look at the behavioral health nurse leadership opportunities at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. We are a nationally recognized health system comprised of an academic medical center, five community hospitals, and 30+ ambulatory clinics with locations around New Hampshire.
As the Dartmouth Health system continues to grow to meet the needs of our New England region’s patients, we are expanding our behavioral health services for adults and adolescents including opening a new, six-bed Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatric Care Unit at our academic facility, the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.
We understand that “quality of life” means different things to different people, but we are 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 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 is a line at the chair lift on the ski mountain.
We are currently seeking dynamic nurse leaders in our behavioral health areas in beautiful Lebanon, New Hampshire.
- Adult Inpatient Unit
- Pediatric Inpatient Unit and Outpatient Clinic
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program is required.
- 2 years of related supervisory/management experience.
- Must obtain and maintain clinical competencies as appropriate.
- Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills are required.
- Demonstrated abilities with problem solving, leadership, communication, fiscal responsibility and teamwork.
- Ability to work effectively in groups of employees and with patients and patient families is essential.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Licensed Registered Nurse with NH eligibility
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate nurse leader to join our newly renovated and expanding Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. As we enhance our services with increased DRF support and launch a new adolescent unit, your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the team’s development and ensuring exceptional patient care.
As the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit Nurse Manager, you will lead a dedicated care team within our academic medical center, by guiding them through significant transitions while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and clinical outcomes. Join us in making a meaningful impact in psychiatric patient care while leading a dedicated and evolving team.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate operational, fiscal, and personnel activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care 24/7.
- Advocate for and allocate resources to promote efficient, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
- Oversee the hiring process to ensure adequate staffing to meet patient needs.
- Manage and adjust staffing levels in response to patient volume and clinical requirements.
- Evaluate and manage staff performance, providing coaching and performance management as needed.
- Collaborate with Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Clinical Nurse Leaders to maintain clinical competency and professional development of nursing staff.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and oversee the implementation of best practices.
- Lead the operationalization of team-based care coordination.
- Proactively assess and mitigate safety risks, fostering a culture of safety.
- Drive outcomes related to clinical quality, patient safety, and patient experience.
- Manage the unit’s operational budget, monitoring patient revenue and expenses, and reporting to administration.
- Ensure unit facilities and equipment meet required standards and are used effectively.
- Facilitate the work of the Professional Nursing Organization, including the Practice Area Council, and support nurses in professional development through the Program for Advancing Clinical Excellence (PACE) credentialing program.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards, as well as adherence to evidence-based nursing practices.
- Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s employee safety policies and applicable regulations, including OSHA.
- Support and/or participate in clinical research programs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- Supervisory and/or management experience required.
- Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in an acute care setting.
- Must obtain and maintain clinical competencies relevant to the assigned unit.
- Clinical or professional certification preferred.
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility in New Hampshire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Our Pediatric Psychiatric Care LNA’s support our high-risk mental health pediatric patients. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment.
Successful candidates will have a passion for working in behavioral health, demonstrating empathy, compassionate caring, and a high level of emotional intelligence, providing one one-on-one support to adolescent patients in need ranging from 12 to 17 years of age.
This is a Full-Time 36-hour/week Licensed Nursing Assistant rotating position on days. The day shift is 7a-7p and includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
As the Dartmouth Health system continues to grow to meet the needs of our region’s pediatric patients, we are opening a new, six-bed Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatric Care Unit at our academic facility, the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. This new unit will support patients from 12-17 years of age, so we are seeking Mental Health Technicians to support our high-risk mental health pediatric patients. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment.
The shifts will rotate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
As a member of the inpatient psychiatry unit interdisciplinary team the Mental Health Technician will provide supervision of patients to ensure a safe and secure environment as well as assisting patient with activities of daily living, obtaining clinical data (vital signs, height, and weight, collecting specimens) and maintaining a clean and safe work.
Additionally, the Mental Health Technician will:
- Assists visitors and answers telephones.
- Follows and participates in our patient’s plan of care.
- Assists with the management of aggressive patients.
- Assists in monitoring and/or care of patients who require close observation.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to establish goals and restrictions of privileges based on the patient’s behavior and level of care.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in mental health or human services-related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in healthcare or mental health is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills desired.
- Complete required Workplace Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of hire.
Successful candidates will have a passion for working in behavioral health, demonstrating empathy, compassionate caring, and a high level of emotional intelligence, providing one-on-one support to adolescent patients ranging from 12 to 17 years of age.