STAFF RN - Progressive Care Unit 36-hour (Full-Time Nights) at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Brattleboro, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Critical Care, Telemetry, ACLS Certification, Electronic Charting, Team Collaboration, Communication, Manual Dexterity, Stress Management, Nursing Process, Health Promotion, Patient Coordination, Lifting, Eye-Hand Coordination, Fast-Paced Environment, Multi-Priority Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation Job Description Job Title: STAFF RN Job Code: 250 Hours: 1900-0730 FTE: .9 (36 hours/week) Weekend Schedule: Every other Holiday Schedule: Rotating Call Schedule: N/A FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department Name: Progressive Care Unit (6120) 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: Ambulatory Care or Same Day Surgery experience Recent critical care or pre/post surgical experience ACLS Certification Computer skills and previous electronic charting experience Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont required or compact license required Additional 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

The PCU RN provides direct patient care and takes a lead role in maintaining a safe environment for effective nursing care. They utilize the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care while partnering with patients, families, and the care team in planning and coordination.