Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

The University of Vermont Health Network; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered nursing care in Middlebury, VT. You will follow hospital policy, develop care plans, and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and staff to support patient wellness.

Graduate nurses and seasoned RNs alike are invited to apply. Current Vermont RN licensure, BLS, and unit-specific ACLS requirements may apply; relocation incentives are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by Vermont is required.
• BLS required; ACLS for specific departments.
• Experience in a specific clinical area varies by unit.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care within hospital policy and established standards of care.
• Develops and implements the nursing care plan utilizing the nursing process.
• Collaborates with nursing staff and other health care disciplines to promote health and wellness.

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont

Job description

When You Care
This Much...It’s More
Than a Career.

Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health.

At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health.

Job Description
The Registered Nurse administers nursing care within the scope of hospital policy and established standards of care and in accordance with the needs and/or wants of each patient. He/she develops and initiates the nursing care plan utilizing the nursing process.
The Registered Nurse collaborates/cooperates with nursing staff and other hospital/health care disciplines for promotion of health to obtain the optimal level of wellness for patients, family, and community.
Education
Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.
Experience
Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position
Professional appearance
Satisfactory references
BLS required, ACLS for specific departments

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Middlebury, VT is everything you’d expect in a quaint Vermont village—a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined withunique shopsand a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renownedMiddlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene withmuseums and art galleriesas well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams.

With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.

Joining our team has its perks:

• We encourage professional growth and development
• We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued
• We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education
• We are committed to great patient ratios
• Our team culture is unlike what you’ll find at other hospitals
• We’ve made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

Fast Facts

Employees

38,000

Serving more than 38,000 people in our region

138

33 acute care hospital beds and 105 skilled nursing beds

12

Outpatient medical practices

104

72 physicians and 32 advanced practice providers

89,811

Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics

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