Registered Nurse - Orthopedics - Miller 6

Elizabethtown Community Hospital; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

CARP program

Great patient ratios

Job summary

UVM Health in Burlington, VT seeks a Registered Nurse in Orthopedics (Miller 6) to deliver compassionate, high-quality post-operative care for a mixed orthopedic patient population in a fast-paced 32-bed unit. You will work with a collaborative team of RNs, LNAs, therapists, and case managers to support patient recovery and discharge planning.

Requirements include current Vermont RN licensure, ADN required with BSN preferred, relevant post-operative orthopedic experience, and the ability to grow

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Care for a mixed population of orthopedic post-operative patients on Miller 6.
• Collaborate with RNs, LNAs, Unit Secretaries, Nursing students, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Case Managers, Quality partners, Medical Students, Residents and Attendings to provide Miller 6 patients with high-quality care.

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Job description

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

Registered Nurse - Orthopedics - Miller 6

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.

Unit Description: As an RN in our fast-paced, 32 bed post-operative unit, you will care for a mixed population of orthopedic patients. Our team is a collaborative mix of RNs, LNAs, Unit Secretaries, Nursing students, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Case Managers, Quality partners, Medical Students, Residents and Attendings who work together to provide Miller 6 patients with the highest quality care. We have state of the art rooms with beautiful views of the UVM campus and Lake Champlain. Every room is equipped with a ceiling lift and plenty of room for families and space in which to do physical therapy. We primarily treat post-surgical patients including trauma, total hip & knee replacements, hip fractures and spine patients. Nurses are encouraged to grow professionally through Orthopedic specific certifications. Our nurses also have the opportunity to advance through the Clinical Advancement and Recognition Program (CARP).”

On-call: Not required

Requirements:

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

Located in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont, you'll find all of the amenities of the best small cities, alongside the very best skiing and riding in the east (with six ski resorts within an hour of downtown). In Burlington, everyone can truly find what they're looking for to unwind; from Nordic skiing to mountain biking to backcountry touring.

Burlington has a robust food and music scene, with entertainment options for all ages. Designated the "Healthiest City in the USA" by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Burlington ranked highest in exercise, and among the lowest in obesity, diabetes and other indicators of ill health.

We offer a quality of life that is second to none in Burlington, the cultural hub of Vermont. 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

1M

Referral center for 1M people in VT and NNY; community hospital for 168,000

620

Total licensed beds at the main and Fanny Allen campuses

165+

More than 65 outpatient practices and over 100 clinics, programs and services

976

784 faculty physicians and 182 advanced practice providers

1.3M

Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics, including 56,000 ER visits

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