RN - Assistant Nurse Manager PACU/SDP

Fadona; White River Junction (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a professional nurse for a full-time position in White River Junction, Vermont. This role involves clinical leadership and patient care within Nursing Service, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for skill enhancement. Applicants must hold current nursing licensure and have relevant experience in critical care settings. A flexible work schedule is available, focusing on patient care excellence.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program or equivalent.
• Must have current, full registration as a professional nurse in a U.S. state.
• Preferred: BSN or MSN with at least 5 years experience in PACU/Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and patient care support.
• Assist in complex cases and administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with policies and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Patient Care

Leadership

Communication

Quality Improvement

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing school

Master's level bridge program in nursing

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment initiative. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), proficiency in basic written and spoken English is required for direct patient care roles.
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing recognized by ACEN or CCNE at the time of completion.
• OR completion of a master's level bridge program in nursing with coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Nursing, allowing potential registration with a state licensing board prior to program completion.
• Upon obtaining a state license, appointment can be temporary with potential for permanent status after graduation.
• For foreign nursing graduates, current full, active, and unrestricted registration is required. Foreign degrees higher than an associate degree require formal equivalency validation from a recognized agency like ICD.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: eligible candidates without licensure may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure, with extensions possible.
• Preferred experience includes BSN or MSN with leadership or management background and at least 5 years in PACU/Critical Care.

Grade Determinations:

Details on education, experience, and practice scope for Nurse I, II, and III levels are provided, including references to online assessment tools for specific criteria.

Physical Requirements:

All applicants must be physically capable of performing the duties, with a pre-placement physical exam required.

Duties:

• Position located in Nursing Service at WRJ, full-time, 40 hours/week.
• Responsibilities include clinical oversight, patient care support, complex case assistance, compliance, staffing, quality improvement, staff development, communication, policy management, risk management, and administrative tasks.
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, with flexibility. Not eligible for telework or virtual work.

Additional Information:

• Incentives and relocation support are not authorized.
• Contact for questions: Hannah Neilson at [e-mail].
• Other notes include eligibility for benefits such as paid time off, retirement, insurance, and total rewards package.