Registered Nurse – Critical Care

University of Vermont Health Network • Malone, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Nurse is responsible for providing high quality care to patients who require an intermediate level of care. He/She/They has responsibility for all care given to the patient, from medication administration to constant monitoring of the patient for any changes in condition. The Critical Care Nurse collaborates with other disciplines and units, as appropriate, and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient outcomes. Alice Hyde Medical Center is part of University of Vermont Health, a six-hospital network serving patients and their families in Northern New York and Vermont. While we have changed our name, our commitment to the community remains the same. Our hospitals and physicians are bringing in the best of community and academic medicine together as one, sharing their knowledge and resources to give you access to the leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care. All of this, closer to home. Quality, caring, innovation and community. This is the heart of science and medicine. We're always here for you, call us at [phone].

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
• ACLS required
• Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) or related specialty preferred/encouraged
• As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of patients for which care is being provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality care to patients who require an intermediate level of care.
• Administering medications.
• Constantly monitoring the patient for any changes in condition.
• Collaborating with other disciplines and units, as appropriate.
• Utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree