Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery, Full-Time (12, 10, or 8 hour shifts available)

Northwestern Medical Center • St. Albans, VT

18h

About The Position

Northwestern Medical Center is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for Ambulatory Surgery. The position is 80 hours bi-weekly, with 12-, 10-, or 8-hour shifts available. The RN provides safe, timely nursing care to patients on the assigned unit with a high degree of independence and regularly functions as charge nurse, working within the scope of practice defined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by a labor union; wages, benefits, and certain employment terms are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The listed pay range is $36.00 to $57.54 per hour.

The RN assesses and cares for patients throughout the perioperative experience, applies critical thinking and current best practices, coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team, and supports patient education. The nurse follows applicable AAMI, SGNA, and ASPAN standards and Surgical Services policies for post-anesthesia care. Northwestern Medical Center describes its mission as providing exceptional health care to the community and emphasizes employee health, well-being, and a respectful, inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or enrolled in an accredited Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Program.
• Current Vermont Registered Nurse license or Compact State RN license.
• BLS certification required for all Ambulatory RNs.
• IV certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required if trained to Phase 1 (PACU).
• If the candidate has no prior critical care experience, a critical care course must be completed during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Perioperative experience preferred.
• Critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely nursing care to patients on the assigned unit, working with a high degree of independence and within the RN scope of practice.
• Function regularly as charge nurse.
• Assess patients and provide appropriate nursing interventions, evaluation, safety and protection, and equipment management.
• Communicate accurately and promptly with patients, team members, and management; report pertinent information, complete clinical documentation and order entry, and protect confidentiality.
• Apply critical thinking and current research; organize and prioritize workload, customize patient care plans, and coordinate care for multiple patients.
• Develop therapeutic relationships, advocate for patients and families, provide ethical and legally appropriate care, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary and Perioperative Health Care teams.
• Manage self and resources effectively, use equipment and supplies appropriately, maintain an orderly care environment, and seek assistance and feedback when appropriate.
• Apply leadership skills, including delegating and assigning care, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and managing conflict professionally.
• Incorporate patient teaching, assess barriers to learning, counsel about health behaviors, and support preceptorship, students, and job-shadow experiences.
• Provide age-specific care and integrate technical, psychological, social, intellectual, and physical skills for the patient population served.
• Demonstrate unit-specific competencies, including critical care and IV sedation skills.
• Ensure patient safety during the perioperative experience and follow AAMI, SGNA, and ASPAN standards and Surgical Services post-anesthesia care policies.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package with recognized national carriers, designed to support employee health, work-life balance, asset protection, and financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time