Registered Nurse (RN) - West Ridge Center

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

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) at West Ridge Center to provide holistic, evidence-based care across the patient population. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in alignment with professional standards.

Candidates should be licensed in Vermont, hold or pursue a BSN, and have BLS; unit-specific certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Vermont license to practice nursing.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Unit-specific certifications (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) as required by unit.
• Completion of de-escalation and restraint training per unit guidelines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across age populations using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the care team to plan and evaluate care.
• Adhere to professional scope, ANA standards and ethical guidelines.

Skills

Acute-care nursing

Basic computer skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - West Ridge Center

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