Med Surg Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Per Diem (12 hour shifts, 7p-7:30a and/or 7a-7:30p)

Northwestern Medical Center•St. Albans, VT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. The RN plans and implements nursing care for patients in the Med Surg Unit, according to established policies and procedures while performing direct patient care for patients of all age groups and under a wide variety of circumstances.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont
BLS, ACLS required

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care including : Safety & protection Assessment Intervention Skills Evaluation Equipment use and management
Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by: Talks with and listens to patients/team members Reports pertinent, concise information with applicable follow-up Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation/order entry Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes best practices and current research. Organizes multitask workload Prioritizes and customizes patient plan of care Appropriately seeks assistance Collects/integrates data from patient and/or multiple sources Organizes/delivers care for multiple patient assignment
Develops and maintain human care relationships. Adapts care management for diverse populations and environment Advocates for needs of patients and/or families Provides care in ethical and legal manner Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary care team Demonstrates a therapeutic relationship for patients well being
Manages self and resources effectively. Acknowledges and adheres to limits of experience and capability Identifies learning needs and seeks resources Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately Maintain clean, orderly environment of care Ensures noise and traffic control in “sensitive areas” Seeks out and accepts feedback Requests assistance appropriately
Applies leadership skills. Appropriately utilizes scope of practice for self and others Interacts with others in professional manner Manages conflict Delegates and assigns care Coordinates care within multi-disciplinary team Maintains professional conversation/conduct in environment of care
Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion by: Provides appropriate information to patient Assesses for barriers to learning Uses colleagues as a learning resource Provides counseling about health behaviors Supports the preceptorship program, students and job shadow experiences
Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit. Provides age specific care Applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care Applies new data to improve care Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills
Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served. See unit specific competencies