Registered Nurse (RN) - ACU/PACU

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse who will advocate for patients using the nursing process across all age groups. The role emphasizes planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds Vermont licensure with BLS and unit-specific certifications such as ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC. BSN preferred, prior acute-care experience helpful, and proficiency in basic computer skills is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Prior related nursing experience preferred.
• Licensed in the State of Vermont.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Unit-specific certifications as required (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) per unit guidelines.
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program per unit guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for patients using the nursing process across all ages and health conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate care with the patient, family, and care team.
• Adhere to professional scope of practice and ANA nurse practice standards, maintaining ethical care.
• Prioritize patient needs and reassess care based on condition and safety.

Skills

Acute-care nursing

Basic computer skills

Education

BSN preferred

Vermont nursing license

Job description

The RN advocates and utilizes the nursing process in the care of all age populations along the health continuum. The nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation derived from scientific, evidence-based knowledge. The RN partners with the patient, family, and care team to provide holistic care and achieve the best possible outcomes, recognizing that each plays an integral role in that care.

The RN is knowledgeable regarding the professional scope of practice and the ANA nurse practice standards. The RN meets these standards legally and professionally and ethically.

The RN role is flexible and makes care decisions based on the condition of the patient, reassessing and prioritizing according to individual need.

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• Prior related nursing experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed in the State of Vermont.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Unit-specific certifications as required (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) per specific department operational framework.
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on unit specific guidelines.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• Demonstrates moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

Pay Range = $35.91 - $60.73