Staff Registered Nurse (Ed)

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Part-time

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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Registered Nurse

Job Code: 1019

Hours:

FTE:

Weekend Schedule:

Holiday Schedule:

Call Schedule:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Emergency

Department Code: 6780

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

The Emergency Nurse works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes Board Certified ED Physicians, NP's and PA's, and ED Tech's (LPN/EMT-A/B/LNA), with additional support from Critical Care Float RN's, Peer Recovery coaches, and tele-ED services. The Emergency Nurse provides safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients utilizing the nursing process to triage, provide initial and ongoing assessment, implement nursing interventions, and provide discharge teaching to adult and pediatric patients requiring emergent/urgent or critical care. The Emergency Department sees over 15,000 patients per year and is the perfect for an Emergency Nurse looking for a fast paced, stimulating, and rewarding work environment.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Emergency Department is a Level III facility according to the guidelines of the Accreditation Manual for Hospitals. The 13-bed unit is open 24 hours a day with at least one physician on duty at all times and a roster of on-call physicians and specialists available within thirty minutes. The Emergency Department also provides "safe rooms" specifically designed to care for patients who are experiencing violent behavior or suicidal ideation. The patient population includes patients of all ages, and care provided ranges from definitive treatment of non-urgent, urgent and emergent medical/surgical conditions to stabilization and transport of the critically ill or injured. Birthing Center nursing staff is available for consultation or to assist in the care of neonates, infants and obstetrical patients.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of accredited RN program. BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• Recent Emergency Department/Critical Care Experience preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont
• BLS Healthcare Provider status
• ACLS within 3 months of hire
• PALS within 6 months of hire
• TNCC within one year of hire
• CEN, STABLE, and ENPC preferred

OSHA CATEGORY:

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Talking or Hearing

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 30 pounds

This position has vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Hearing.

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The typical noise level for an office environment is:
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Salary Description

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