STAFF RN _ Progressive Care Unit 36 hour days

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital•Brattleboro, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Graduate of RN accredited program required, BSN Preferred.
Ambulatory Care or Same Day Surgery experience
Recent critical care or pre/post surgical experience
ACLS Certification
Computer skills and previous electronic charting experience
Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont required or compact license required
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.
Potential exposure to hazardous material, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Potential for injury due to physical demands.
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.