Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Services

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the Psychiatric Services (Inpatient Unit) in Rutland, VT. Day shift, rotating weekends and holidays, 6:45am-3:15pm.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, collaborating with patients and families, and providing holistic, evidence-based care. Requirements include licensed RN in Vermont, BLS, and unit-specific certifications (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) as applicable, with BSN preferred and prior nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Prior related nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrates proficiency in acute-care nursing and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Advocates and utilizes the nursing process in patient care across age groups.
• Collaborates with patient, family and care team to provide holistic care.
• Performs care planning, implementation and evaluation per standards.

Skills

Acute-care nursing

Computer skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Services Internal Only

• Location Rutland, VT
• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Department Psychiatric Services (Inpatient Unit)
• Job Category Nursing
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Part-time w/rotating wknds & holidays - Day shift - 6:45am-3:15pm

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.

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