Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Location
Brattleboro, Vermont
The Float Pool RN provides nursing care to a variety of patients across different hospital units based on staffing needs. They are responsible for maintaining competencies in all assigned areas and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver effective patient care.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited RN program with a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience, preferably in critical care. They must also hold a current Vermont RN license and obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within six months of hire.
Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation
A Nursing Resource Department scope of service encompasses various job duties including Clinical Educators, Float Pool RNs, and Patient Safety Technicians. This department provides flexible patient care, education, and management across various hospital units. Float Pool RNs are assigned from a central pool to wherever staffing needs are the greatest. The Nursing Resource Department plays a vital role in supporting clinical excellence, professional development, and flexible patient care throughout the hospital. This department encompasses Clinical Educators, Float Pool RNs, and Patient Safety Technicians, each contributing to a well-rounded approach to patient care, staff education, and operational efficiency. The Float Pool RN provides flexible, high-quality nursing care across multiple hospital units, ensuring adequate staffing and continuity of care in response to fluctuating patient needs. Float Pool RNs are a critical resource, assigned based on census, acuity, and staffing demands, with a primary focus on supporting the Emergency Department (ED), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and the Birthing Center (BC). In the Emergency Department (ED), Float Pool RNs assist in the treatment of patients with acute conditions. They work alongside the ED team to provide interventions, administer medications, and support the ED team during trauma and resuscitation efforts. Within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Float Pool RNs care for patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions, such as those with cardiac conditions, respiratory compromise, or post-surgical recovery needs. They manage complex patient cases, monitor vital signs, administer IV medications, and provide support for patients transitioning between critical and medical-surgical care. In the Birthing Center (BC), Float Pool RNs contribute to postpartum care by monitoring maternal and newborn well-being, assist in providing lactation support, manage the care of the post-surgical recovery for maternal and standard surgical patients, and educate patients on postpartum/post-surgical care and infant health. Float Pool RNs maintain competencies in all assigned areas and are expected to integrate seamlessly into each unit’s workflow, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. Their adaptability and clinical expertise allow the hospital to optimize staffing, enhance patient outcomes, and maintain efficient.
EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited RN program. EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS: Minimum of 2-years of RN experience in acute care. Critical care experience preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S): Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont BLS Healthcare Provider status ACLS within 6 months of hire PALS within 6 months of hire NRP within 6 months of hire 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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.
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.
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