RN (Surgical Services) - Per Diem

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) will: 

• Provide nursing care to patients following the Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, within the framework of the Department of Nursing, and in conjunction with Specialty-Specific Standards of Patient Care. 
• Utilize the Nursing Process to make nursing judgments and assumes responsibilities for nursing care and documentation to include delegation of work to other levels of employees. 
• Ensure practice meets compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care.

Floating to other departments when there is low census may be required.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
• Active Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing or compact state RN license in good standing. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Aseptic technique
• Scrub and circulating nurse skills for varios services (within six (6) months of hire)
• Basic Dysrhythmia
• De-escalation training (preferred)
• Six (6) months of nursing experience is desirable for specialty areas. 
• Nursing Care Knowledge through the lifespan.
• Effective people skills and communication.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office products.
• Proficiency in the use of technology in care delivery.