STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Ambulatory Care Unit/ Post Acute Care Unit
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital·Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital·Brattleboro, Vermont
Provide skilled, patient-centered care during preoperative and postoperative periods across the ACU, PACU, and Endoscopy units. Responsibilities include assessing patient readiness for surgery, implementing nursing interventions, and educating patients and families.
Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation
Job Title: Ambulatory RN ACU/PACU Job Code: 250 ACU Hours: Days with Variable start times. 8 hours Shifts FTE: .8 4 Days per week Weekend Schedule: Rotating On Call On Call Schedule: Rotating Holiday Schedule: Rotating on Call FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department Name: ACU/PACU Department Code: 6420 Location: Perioperative Services
The Perioperative Ambulatory RN provides skilled, patient-centered care during the preoperative and postoperative periods, with cross-training to support patient care across multiple areas including the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), and Endoscopy.
Key responsibilities include: Assessing the health status of individuals and groups including patients' physical and psychological readiness for surgery Collecting patient history, vital signs, and other relevant data Preparing patients for surgery, including education on the procedure, medications, and post-operative care Establishing nursing diagnoses and goals to meet identified health care needs.
Planning and implementing nursing interventions in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Evaluating patient responses to interventions and adjusting care plans accordingly.
Delegating and supervising interventions performed by others as appropriate.
Educating patients, families, and colleagues.
Maintaining a safe environment for effective nursing care.
Ensuring all necessary paperwork and consent forms are completed.
This role requires flexibility, critical thinking, and collaborative practice in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Call coverage is required.
QUALIFICATION: EDUCATION: Graduate of an RN accredited nursing program; BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS: 3-5 years recent outpatient clinical nursing experience preferred Acute care experience preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S): Active State of Vermont RN license Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification 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 - Up to 1/3 Walking - Up to 1/3 Sitting - 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling - up 1/4 Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - Up to 1/4 Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling - None This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 50 pounds - None Up to 100 pounds - None More than 100 pounds - None This position has special 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)
This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions - None Extreme cold (non-weather) - None Extreme heat (non-weather) - None Risk of electrical shock - None Work with explosives - None Risk of radiation - None Vibration - None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others 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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