STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Ambulatory Care Unit/ Post Acute Care Unit

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital • Brattleboro, VT

2d • $39 - $68 • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Ambulatory RN provides skilled, patient-centered care during the preoperative and postoperative periods, with cross-training to support patient care across multiple areas including the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), and Endoscopy. Key responsibilities include: Assessing the health status of individuals and groups including patients' physical and psychological readiness for surgery Collecting patient history, vital signs, and other relevant data Preparing patients for surgery, including education on the procedure, medications, and post-operative care Establishing nursing diagnoses and goals to meet identified health care needs. Planning and implementing nursing interventions in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Evaluating patient responses to interventions and adjusting care plans accordingly. Delegating and supervising interventions performed by others as appropriate. Educating patients, families, and colleagues. Maintaining a safe environment for effective nursing care. Ensuring all necessary paperwork and consent forms are completed. This role requires flexibility, critical thinking, and collaborative practice in a multidisciplinary team setting. Call coverage is required. Perioperative Services at BMH encompasses care from infancy (10 months) through end-of-life, providing comprehensive surgical and procedural services across the following areas: Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC) Operating Room (OR) Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) Endoscopy Minor Procedures Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

Requirements

• Graduate of an RN accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• 3-5 years recent outpatient clinical nursing experience preferred
• Acute care experience preferred
• Active State of Vermont RN license
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification recommended
• 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
• PALS Certification recommended

Responsibilities

• Assessing the health status of individuals and groups including patients' physical and psychological readiness for surgery
• Collecting patient history, vital signs, and other relevant data
• Preparing patients for surgery, including education on the procedure, medications, and post-operative care
• Establishing nursing diagnoses and goals to meet identified health care needs.
• Planning and implementing nursing interventions in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Evaluating patient responses to interventions and adjusting care plans accordingly.
• Delegating and supervising interventions performed by others as appropriate.
• Educating patients, families, and colleagues.
• Maintaining a safe environment for effective nursing care.
• Ensuring all necessary paperwork and consent forms are completed.
• Call coverage is required.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
• The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

What This Job Offers

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