Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Nursery (SCN) - Per Diem

Per Diem

Who We Are:

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

About the Job:

The Registered Nurse (Special Care Nursery) is a vital member of the Patient Care Services team, providing specialized nursing care to infants from newborn through six months of age who require advanced clinical support beyond routine newborn care. Patients may present with a wide range of conditions requiring interventions such as CPAP and mechanical ventilation.

This role follows a competency-based orientation program to ensure proficiency in caring for the Special Care Nursery population while delivering high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based care.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care using the Professional Practice Model
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality patient outcomes
• Provide compassionate, coordinated care that incorporates patient and family preferences
• Apply evidence-based practices and clinical expertise to optimize outcomes
• Utilize data and quality improvement methods to enhance patient safety and care delivery
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and care teams to promote a positive environment
• Accurately document patient care using electronic medical records
• Delegate appropriate care activities to support staff
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient experience efforts
• Recognize and respond to clinical, administrative, and risk concerns using appropriate escalation
• Assess patient needs, implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Support a culture of safety and continuous learning

Who You Are / Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (required within 10 years of hire for RNs after 2019)

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license required
• Basic Life Support (within 30 days of hire)
• Additional competencies required within defined timeframes:
  • IV Therapy and Neonatal Resuscitation (within 90 days)
  • Advanced neonatal skills including CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and central line management (within 180 days)
• Specialty certification preferred

Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
• Relevant or recent nursing experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care model
• Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and continuous improvement

Why You’ll Love Us:

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression
• & So much more!

Southern New Hampshire Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.