RN (One Day Surgery) - FT/80

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.

This role will primarily work as a Peri-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) nurse but supports all perioperative departments as needed.

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) (preferred)
• PAT experience (preferred)
• Basic Dysrhythmia
• De-escalation Training (Required completion at first course offering after hire)
• Procedural Sedation skills (Required within three (3) months of hire) 
• Aseptic technique (Required within three (3) months of hire) 
• 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.