CRITICAL CARE FLOAT RN
full-time•Brattleboro
About this role
Description
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /
Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation
Job Description
Job Title: Critical Care Float RN
Job Code: 669
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
FTE:
Hours:
Weekends:
Holidays:
Call Schedule:
Department Name: Emergency Department
Department Code: 6780
Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
JOB SUMMARY:
As an unassigned critical patient resource, The Critical Care Float RN responds to Rapid Response calls, Code Blue, Assistance Team and other medical emergencies throughout the hospital. In addition to providing direct care to critically ill patients, the Critical Care Float RN provides clinical support and education to the nursing staff. The position is based primarily in the Emergency Department and rounds to other patient care areas to assist with assessments and critical care education.
DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE
This is a Float position, with the expectation that the RN will provide critical patient care in any department at BMH and be able to assist in all departments when experiencing high patient volume/ acuity. This includes the Emergency Department, Birthing Center, Progressive Care unit, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, other outpatient areas as needed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of accredited RN program. BSN preferred.
EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:
- Recent Emergency Department / Critical Care experience preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):
Required prior to hire:
- Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont
- BLS Healthcare Provider status
- ACLS within 3 months of hire
- PALS within 6 months of hire
- NRP within 6 months of hire
- TNCC within one year of hire
- CCRN, CEN, ENPC, STABLE, and ASPAN preferred
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 - None
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
- 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)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- 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 accommodations are 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.
What you'll do
- The Critical Care Float RN responds to medical emergencies throughout the hospital and provides direct care to critically ill patients. They also offer clinical support and education to nursing staff across various departments.
About Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Welcome to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Founded in 1904, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) is a licensed, 61-bed, not-for-profit community hospital located in southeastern Vermont, serving a rural population of about 55,000 people in 22 towns in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The BMH medical staff includes board-certified providers in primary care and many other specialties, with a shared mission of providing exceptional health care delivered with compassion and respect. The Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Health System includes the BMH Medical Group, a multispecialty group practice of primary care and specialty care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Over 110 active volunteers assist BMH’s 600 employees in caring for our community.
BMH Mission - Brattleboro Memorial Hospital will provide community-based quality health services delivered with compassion and respect.
BMH Vision - Best patient care experience – every patient; every time. Best place to work – employees / volunteers / medical staff
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