STAFF RN

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont is seeking a Staff RN for the Progressive Care Unit on a per diem, part-time basis. You will deliver direct patient care and work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate nursing care.

The position requires an RN licensed in Vermont (or a compact license), BLS, and ACLS within 6 months. You’ll join a unit that manages medical-surgical and telemetry patients with close collaboration among the care team.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of RN accredited program required, BSN Preferred.
• Experience: Previous acute care experience preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont required or compact license required
• Current BLS healthcare provider status
• Current ACLS within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Lead in maintaining a safe environment and coordinate care with the team.
• Utilize nursing process to restore and promote patient health and well-being.
• Partner with patients, families, and the care team in planning and coordination of care.

Skills

Nursing care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN accredited program

BSN preferred

Vermont RN license or compact license

BLS

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Type
Part-time

Description

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Staff RN

Job Code: 250

Hours: Per diem

FTE: Per diem

Weekend Schedule: One weekend per quarter

Holiday Schedule: Per contract

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Graduate of RN accredited program required, BSN Preferred.
• Experience: Previous acute care experience preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont required or compact license required
• Current BLS healthcare provider status
• Current ACLS within 6 months of hire

Physical & Mental Efforts

• Requires eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• 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.

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 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 35 pounds – Up to 1/3
• 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

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 reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure In Accordance With Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.

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