Staff Rn

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital seeks a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse for a 36-hour day shift in Brattleboro, Vermont. The PCU RN will provide direct patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain a safe environment focused on patient health and well-being.

Requirements include RN licensure in Vermont, BSN preferred, and 2 years acute care experience. BLS required, ACLS within 6 months of hire; lifting up to 35 pounds and ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of RN accredited program required; BSN preferred.
• Experience: 2 years acute care experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse licensed in Vermont; Current BLS provider; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Physical demands: Lifting up to 35 pounds; ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Progressive Care Unit.
• Lead care coordination and delegate tasks as appropriate within the team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Delegation

Education

RN accredited program

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description: PCU RN 36 hour day shift

Job Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Job Code: 250

Hours: 0700-1930, 3 days/week

FTE: 0.9, 36 hours/week

Weekend Schedule: every other (every third possible)

Holiday Schedule: rotating major holidays

Call Schedule: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Progressive Care Unit

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of a collaborative, dynamic, multidisciplinary team, the PCU RN provides direct patient care, delegating those interventions which may be performed by others, and takes a lead role in maintaining a safe environment for the rendering of effective nursing care. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN provides safe, effective, and compassionate care with a focus on restoring and promoting patient health and well-being, and partners with patients, families, and the care team in the planning and coordination of care.

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of RN accredited program required, BSN Preferred.

Experience: 2 years acute care experience preferred

Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of Vermont
Current BLS healthcare provider status
ACLS within 6 months of hire

Additional requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds.
Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Normal or corrected vision/hearing.
Lifting and/or moving patients from one point to another.
Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to work with patients, families and public experiencing stressful situations.
Ability to perform keyboarding functions.

Environment & Working Conditions

Potential exposure to hazardous material, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Potential for injury due to physical demands.

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
Standing: Up to 1/3
Walking: Up to 1/3
Sitting: 2/3 or more
Talking or Hearing: 2/3 or more
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: Up to 1/3
Pushing/Pulling: None
Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling: None
Reaching with hands and arms: Up to 1/3
Tasting or smelling: None
This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.
Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
Up to 50 pounds - None
Up to 100 pounds - None
More than 100 pounds - None
This position has special vision requirements.
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather): None
Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3
Fumes or airborne particles: Up to 1/3
Toxic or caustic chemicals: Up to 1/3
Outdoor weather conditions: None
Extreme cold (non-weather): None
Extreme heat (non-weather): None
Risk of electrical shock: None
Work with explosives: None
Risk of radiation: None
Vibration: None
l The typical noise level for the environment is:
Very Quiet
Quiet
Moderate Noise
Loud Noise
Hearing
Ability to hear calls
Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If re