RN - Head Clinic Nurse

Cottage Hospital • Woodsville, NH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cottage Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Head Clinic Nurse within its Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in Woodsville, New Hampshire. This hands-on leadership role supports clinic teams, strengthens operations, and helps ensure exceptional patient care. The Head Clinic Nurse guides daily workflows, mentors and develops staff, and partners closely with the RHC Director to advance initiatives. The role works alongside providers and clinical teams to maintain high standards of care and provides clinical support when needed.

The position oversees daily clinic operations, supports and coaches nurses, LPNs, and CMAs, assists with scheduling and performance management, and helps ensure compliance with state regulations and best practices. Clinical responsibilities include triage, medication refills, and prior authorizations. The Head Clinic Nurse also contributes to improving policies, procedures, and overall clinic efficiency.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Active or eligible New Hampshire RN license.
• BLS certification within 12 months.
• Collaborative, organized, and relationship-driven approach.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Genuine passion for community-based care.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of nursing experience, ideally with managerial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Rural Health Clinic operations and workflows.
• Support, coach, mentor, and develop nurses, LPNs, and CMAs.
• Partner with the RHC Director to advance initiatives.
• Work with providers and clinical teams to maintain high standards of care.
• Provide clinical support as needed, including triage, medication refills, and prior authorizations.
• Assist with scheduling and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and best practices.
• Help improve clinic policies, procedures, and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed