STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Progressive Care Unit - (Part-time 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. DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RN program.
• Previous acute care experience preferred
• Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont
• BLS Healthcare Provider status
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous acute care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Delegates interventions
• Maintains a safe environment for nursing care
• Provides safe, effective, and compassionate care
• Partners with patients, families, and the care team in the planning and coordination of care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees