Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

About Company

The job is located in Rutland, Vermont, United States (05701). While the company name is not explicitly stated, the mention of “RRMC Nurse Residency Program” strongly suggests the employer is Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC).

Job Description, Detailed

This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN), focusing on providing comprehensive and patient-centered care across the health continuum.

Core Responsibilities:
• Nursing Process Utilization: Actively advocates for and applies the complete nursing process – including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation – in the care of patients across all age populations. This process is driven by scientific, evidence-based knowledge.
• Holistic Patient Partnership: Collaborates closely with the patient, their family, and the broader care team to deliver holistic care. The goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes, acknowledging the crucial role each party plays.
• Professional Standards Adherence: Maintains a thorough understanding of the professional scope of nursing practice and the American Nurses Association (ANA) nurse practice standards, ensuring compliance with these standards legally, professionally, and ethically.
• Flexible Care Delivery: Demonstrates adaptability in the role, making care decisions based on the patient’s current condition, and continuously reassessing and prioritizing interventions according to individual patient needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Education:
• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• New Graduate Nurses are required to successfully complete the RRMC Nurse Residency Program, with participation commencing post-hire.
• Minimum Work Experience:
• Prior related nursing experience is preferred.
• Required Licenses/Certifications:
• Current, valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association.
• Unit-specific certifications as mandated by the specific department’s operational framework (e.g., ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support, TNCC – Trauma Nursing Core Course, PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support, ENPC – Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course).
• Completion of an endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification, based on unit-specific guidelines.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing knowledge and skills.
• Possession of a moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $34.52 – $58.40 per hour.