Associate Director of Nursing

Position Information

Position Title:

Associate Director of Nursing

Posting Date: 07/09/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Employment Category:
Regular Part Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 9

Scheduled Hours per Week: 28

Schedule:

Must be able to work every other weekend.

Location:

Hanover, NH 03755, Dick's House, 7 Rope Ferry Road.

To assist the Director of Nursing in providing direction and leadership for the health service nursing department, providing direct supervision to all Inpatient Nurses, and representing the nursing department in the Director's absence.

• Utilizes the nursing process to develop nursing care plans and provides individualized nursing care to inpatients in the Student Health Service Infirmary. Utilizes critical thinking skills to monitor and assess the condition of patients, reporting significant changes to appropriate person/provider. Communicates respectfully with and is sensitive to the varying needs of a diverse student community and fosters inclusiveness and diversity. Assesses patient knowledge of preventive health care and provides health education as appropriate (discharge teaching).
  
  35%
• Conducts physical and/or mental health assessment, triage, and treatment of ill and injured students presenting themselves for after-hours care.
  20%
• Maintains accurate and legally viable nursing record for assessment, patient care, treatment and medications, including required records for controlled substances. 5%
• Communicates and coordinates care with Providers, the office of the Dean of Students, the Department of Safety and Security, and the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. 5%
• Assists the Director of Nursing with developing and managing the staff schedule, department protocol development and review, annual nursing orientation and termly education days, and performance evaluations.
  30%
• Provides leadership and guidance in the Director's absence. 5%
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of adolescent and young adult growth and development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and problem solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to accurately implement physician's orders.
• Ability to make medical and health assessments and apply nursing practices and processes.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Experience in physical assessment and triage.item>
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or the equivalent.
• BSN or BS in related field.
• Current registration with the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
• Certification in CPR and AED.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience in Nursing within the past 5 years.

• Venipuncture and phlebotomy skills.
• Must be able to work all shifts.
• Experience in college health, community health, and/or psychiatric nursing desirable.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
Lauri Gallimore

Phone Number: 646-9483

Department Contact for Cover Letter and

Title:

Lauri Gallimore, Director of Nursing

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