STAFF RN

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Staff RN

Job Code: 250

Hours: 7pm-7:30am

FTE: 0.9, 3-12 hour shifts

Weekend Schedule: every other (possibly every third)

Holiday Schedule: rotating

Call Schedule: N/A

FLSA Status: Non exempt

Department Name: Progressive Care Unit

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

POSITION SUMMARY:

As part of a collaborative, dynamic, multidisciplinary team, the PCU RN provides direct patient care, delegating those interventions which may be performed by others, and takes a lead role in maintaining a safe environment for the rendering of effective nursing care. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN provides safe, effective, and compassionate care with a focus on restoring and promoting patient health and well-being, and partners with patients, families, and the care team in the planning and coordination of care.

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible.