STAFF REGISTERED NURSE (ED) at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

68.16

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Triage, Patient Assessment, Nursing Interventions, Discharge Teaching, Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, Pediatric Care, Adult Care, Manual Dexterity, Keyboarding

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation Job Description Job Title: Staff Registered Nurse Job Code: 1019 Hours: FTE: Weekend Schedule: Holiday Schedule: Call Schedule: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Emergency Department Code: 6780 Location: Brattleboro, Vermont JOB SUMMARY: The Emergency Nurse works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes Board Certified ED Physicians, NP’s and PA’s, and ED Tech’s (LPN/EMT-A/B/LNA), with additional support from Critical Care Float RN’s, Peer Recovery coaches, and tele-ED services. The Emergency Nurse provides safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients utilizing the nursing process to triage, provide initial and ongoing assessment, implement nursing interventions, and provide discharge teaching to adult and pediatric patients requiring emergent/urgent or critical care. The Emergency Department sees over 15,000 patients per year and is the perfect for an Emergency Nurse looking for a fast paced, stimulating, and rewarding work environment. DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The Emergency Department is a Level III facility according to the guidelines of the Accreditation Manual for Hospitals. The 13-bed unit is open 24 hours a day with at least one physician on duty at all times and a roster of on-call physicians and specialists available within thirty minutes. The Emergency Department also provides “safe rooms” specifically designed to care for patients who are experiencing violent behavior or suicidal ideation. The patient population includes patients of all ages, and care provided ranges from definitive treatment of non-urgent, urgent and emergent medical/surgical conditions to stabilization and transport of the critically ill or injured. Birthing Center nursing staff is available for consultation or to assist in the care of neonates, infants and obstetrical patients. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited RN program. BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS: Recent Emergency Department/Critical Care Experience preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S): Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont BLS Healthcare Provider status ACLS within 3 months of hire PALS within 6 months of hire TNCC within one year of hire CEN, STABLE, and ENPC preferred Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 50 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 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.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and compassionate care to adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced Level III Emergency Department. Responsibilities include triaging, performing ongoing assessments, implementing nursing interventions, and providing discharge teaching.