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Careers at Speare Memorial Hospital

Working For Speare

At Speare Memorial Hospital, we value the quality of life afforded by the community where we live and work. We are a community hospital located in central New Hampshire, home to Plymouth State University, with numerous cultural activities, mountains and lakes within minutes.

Applications may be picked up at the Human Resources Office or you can print out an application and submit by fax or mail.

Send resumes to: jobs@spearehospital.com

Fax: 603-536-0022
Phone: 603-238-2137

Current Openings

Position:	RN
Dept:	Birthing Suite, ICU, Surgical Services
Date:	Ongoing
Status:	Per Diem available days and nights
Description:	Assess and identify patient problems/needs, establish a plan of care and implement and evaluate nursing care for patients. Current NH state RN licensure or eligibility. Minimum one year previous nursing experience necessary.

Position:	RN
Dept:	Oncology
Date:	9/16/09
Status:	Per Diem as needed for weekday day shifts
Description:	Assess and identify patient problems/needs, establish a plan of care and implement and evaluate nursing care for patients. Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor of Nursing preferred. Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire. BLS certification (adult, child, and infant) required. Certification in a field of Nursing preferred.

Position:	RN
Dept:	Surgical Services
Date:	11/11/09
Status:	27 hours/week days with on-call requirements
Description:	Assess and identify patient problems/needs, establish a plan of care and implement and evaluate nursing care for patients. Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor of Nursing preferred. Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire and have current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant). ACLS preferred; required within 12 months of hire. Certification in a field of Nursing preferred.

Position:	Outpatient Coder/Correspondence Clerk
Dept:	Health Information Management
Date:	1/21/10
Status:	40 hours/week Monday through Friday days
Description:	CODING: Accurately assigns appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 diagnosis codes to all outpatient records through the 3M encoder system which interfaces with the hospital information system. CORRESPONDENCE/CLERICAL: Releases protected health information to third party requesters in compliance with all privacy and confidentiality statutes and hospital policies/procedures. Assists in coverage of ER scanning/discharge analysis. High school graduate or equivalent with completion of post high school medical terminology course required. Certificate training in coding, medical terminology, pathophysiology and other related topics in health information technology preferred. One year experience in medical office or hospital outpatient coding required. Certificate training in coding, medical terminology, pathophysiology and other related topics in health information technology required. RHIT or CCS credentials preferred.

Position:	RN
Dept:	Medical-Surgical
Date:	Ongoing
Status:	Per Diem available days and nights
Description:	Assess and identify patient problems/needs, establish a plan of care and implement and evaluate nursing care for patients. Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor of Nursing preferred. Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire. Must have current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant). ACLS preferred. Certification in a field of Nursing preferred.

Position:	Medical Technologist
Dept:	Laboratory
Date:	2/2/10
Status:	32 hours/week days
Description:	Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, the medical technologist performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and successful completion of the registration exam of a nationally recognized licensing agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, ASCLT; or BS degree in Medical Technology from an accredited program with successful completion of registration exam required. BS in Medical Technology preferred. Successful completion of the registration exam of a nationally recognized licensing agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, ASCLT required.

Position:	Director
Dept:	Information Technology & Health Information Management
Date:	2/10/10
Status:	40 hours/week days
Description:	This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and technical support of information systems and telecommunications. Other responsibilities include research, development, and application of new information system technologies to support the goals of managing and operating Speare Memorial Hospital and its affiliates. Manages and coordinates the activities of the Health Information Services Department personnel engaged in compiling, analyzing, filing and processing medical records and the clinical data contained within them. The privacy officer protects the privacy and integrity of patient and provider information. Bachelor�s degree in Business Administration with an IT focus, Computer Science, MIS or other similar degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred. 5 Years IT management experience in a hospital setting required. 5 Years IT management and HIT management experience in a Meditech hospital setting preferred. Experience working with a wide variety of hardware/software computer applications; PCs, platforms, networks, etc. and working knowledge of PC based software packages including Microsoft Windows, and MS-Office suites required. Project management experience required. Must have ability to provide leadership in the planning and implementation of complex and integrated information technology systems.

Position:	Director
Dept:	Pharmacy
Date:	2/9/10
Status:	40 hours/week days
Description:	Essential job functions include: Management of Human Resources, Management of Financial and Material Resources, Management of Systems and Operations, Management of Information/Communication, and Leadership Skills and Abilities. Participate in staff rotation as necessary. Insure compliance with Federal and State regulations as set forth by the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Administration, and other pertinent agencies with drug therapy or control oversight. Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy or PharmD degree required. Fulfillment of Board of Pharmacy clerkship rotations required. 3-5 years of progressive hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Registration by Board of Pharmacy required.

Position:	Lead Environmental Services Technician
Dept:	Environmental Services
Date:	2/19/10
Status:	40 hours/week 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. weekdays with every other weekend
Description:	Assures that a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, visitors and staff of the Hospital. Provides supervision to evening and night shift employees. High school education or equivalent required. 1-3 years of supervisory experience preferably in an Environmental Service area required. Knowledge of precautionary cleaning as set forth by Environmental Services Department policy and procedures, ability to operate and prescribe cleaning tools, and knowledge of proper cleaning solutions and what solutions to use in which locations required.

Position:	Materials Distribution Technician
Dept:	Materials Management
Date:	2/19/10
Status:	40 hours/week days
Description:	Responsible for operating and providing support and assistance to material distribution and to assure it operates in an efficient and effective manner. This includes but is not limited to coordinating receiving, storage, inventory control and distribution of supplies and equipment. Perform Courier duties on an as needed basis. High school grad or equivalent required. Prior shipping/receiving experience required. Familiarity with inventory control and supply distribution required. Previous experience in a Healthcare setting preferred. Valid New Hampshire drivers license required.

Position:	Office Assistant
Dept:	Plymouth Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic
Date:	2/15/10
Status:	Temporary Per Diem as needed
Description:	Provides clerical support to office under the direction of office manager. High School diploma with extended education to maintain level of standard in related job duties required. Medical terminology knowledge required. Knowledge of medical billing preferred. Minimum of 1 year experience in an office setting required.

Position:	Outpatient Registration - Boulder Point
Dept:	Patient Access
Date:	2/25/10
Status:	40 hours/week days. Some weekends may be required.
Description:	Receives visitors and/or patients, ascertains their needs, and gathers accurate demographic and billing information. Prepares patients for proper admission to the hospital by obtaining written consents for treatment and providing necessary information about the Hospital. High school graduate required. Knowledge of keyboarding and bookkeeping required. Minimum one year clerical experience preferred. Prior experience in Patient Registration and strong customer service orientation preferred.

Position:	School Occupational Therapist
Dept:	RehabFit
Date:	2/22/10
Status:	Temporary Per Diem as needed for day shifts
Description:	The School Occupational Therapist is responsible for development, implementation and coordination of an occupational therapy program to provide screening, evaluation and treatment in the school setting. Graduation from accredited program in Occupational Therapy required. Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification required. Current Basic Life Support (including use of an Automatic External Defibrillator) certification required. Knowledge of and ability to administer a range of therapy assessments, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of normal child development; ability to effectively communicate medical information, assessment results, diagnoses and proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient/caregiver required. Skill in adapting or designing equipment or devices for students preferred.

Position:	Dietary Aide
Dept:	Food & Nutrition Services
Date:	3/2/10
Status:	Per Diem as needed
Description:	Responsible for set-up, delivery, and clean up of both the patient and cafeteria meal services. Responsible for completing various cleaning duties, for keeping the cafeteria and kitchen areas stocked with needed supplies, for providing customer service in the cafeteria, and for answering phone calls for patient service. May perform the duties of the clinical assistant relative to patient menus and visits to patient rooms as needed. High School Diploma or equivalent required. 6 months to 1 year cafeteria or restaurant experience preferred.

Position:	Accounting Supervisor
Dept:	General Accounting
Date:	3/3/10
Status:	40 hours/week Monday through Friday days
Description:	Manage department staff, responsible for general accounting, and producing financial reports for the hospital and subsidiary entities. Oversees the Budgeting process, Cost Report preparation, External Audit, and external reporting. Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. HFMA fellow preferred. Minimum 5 years accounting experience in a healthcare setting required. Management experience preferred. Knowledge of auditing, budgeting, third party reimbursement principles. Experience working with Accounting, General Ledger, AP, Payroll, Fixed Asset applications. Meditech preferred.

Position:	Case Manager/Utilization Reviewer
Dept:	Patient Care Management
Date:	3/3/10
Status:	16 hours/week Monday through Friday days
Description:	Reporting to the Director of Patient and Family Services, this position will perform the following functions: in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals assess, plan, coordinate and oversee the plan of care for the in-patient population, and effectively prepare patients for discharge through patient/family meetings and coordination of home services. Also work with Emergency Department staff, when requested, regarding clarification of admission criteria. Ensure appropriate use of hospital resources to support quality care safely, timely, effectively, efficiently, equitably, and with a focus of patient centeredness. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelors of Nursing or higher preferred. Minimum of two years previous nursing experience in acute care setting and basic knowledge of infection prevention practices required. In-patient critical care experience; experience communicating with third party payers; advanced knowledge of infection prevention practices preferred. Registered Nurse with valid NH state license and BLS certification required. Certified in a relevant specialty (case management, infection prevention etc.) preferred.

Position:	Pharmacy Technician
Dept:	Pharmacy
Date:	3/5/10
Status:	16 to 24 hours per week
Description:	The Pharmacy Technician plays an integral part of the pharmacy health care team by providing high quality pharmaceutical services in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements set forth for Pharmacy Technicians. Working under the direct supervision of Registered Pharmacists, this position is required to perform duties within the hospital Pharmacy, and must be able to work independently in certain situations to complete routine duties, referring less than routine situations to the Registered Pharmacist. High school graduate or equivalent required. Six months to one year experience as a pharmacy technician preferred. Experience in a hospital environment preferred. Current NH licensure as a Pharmacy Technician required. Successful completion of Certification Exam as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Position:	Nurse Director
Dept:	Medical-Surgical
Date:	3/3/10
Status:	40 hours/week
Description:	Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Nurse Director has 24/7 accountability for the quality of care provided to the patients within their department. Essential job functions include: Management of Human Resources, Management of Financial and Material Resources, Management of Information/Communication, Management of Systems and Operations and Leadership Skills and Abilities. Associate Degree of Nursing required. Bachelors of Nursing preferred. Minimum of 5 years clinical experience within a specialty required. Demonstration of progressive leadership skills required. Previous director or manager experience preferred. Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire and current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant) required. ACLS preferred. Certification in specialty and/or administration preferred. Active member in professional organization required.