Critical Care Float RN

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital • Brattleboro, VT

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About The Position

As an unassigned critical patient resource, The Critical Care Float RN responds to Rapid Response calls, Code Blue, Assistance Team and other medical emergencies throughout the hospital. In addition to providing direct care to critically ill patients, the Critical Care Float RN provides clinical support and education to the nursing staff. The position is based primarily in the Emergency Department and rounds to other patient care areas to assist with assessments and critical care education.
DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE This is a Float position, with the expectation that the RN will provide critical patient care in any department at BMH and be able to assist in all departments when experiencing high patient volume/ acuity. This includes the Emergency Department, Birthing Center, Progressive Care unit, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, other outpatient areas as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• Recent Emergency Department / Critical Care experience preferred
• 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
• NRP within 6 months of hire
• TNCC within one year of hire
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• CCRN, CEN, ENPC, STABLE, and ASPAN preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to Rapid Response calls, Code Blue, Assistance Team and other medical emergencies throughout the hospital.
• Provide direct care to critically ill patients
• Provide clinical support and education to the nursing staff.
• Provide critical patient care in any department at BMH
• Assist in all departments when experiencing high patient volume/ acuity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees