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Progressive Care (PCU) - Registered Nurse - FT Night shift-$10K SIGN ON BONUS

Employer
Baptist Emergency Hospital
Location
Lakewood, VT
Closing date
Sep 27, 2021

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Profession
Nurse
Specialty
Medical Management
About Us:
Emerus is the nations first and largest operator of small-format hospitals, also known as community or neighborhood hospitals. Emerus leading national health system partners include Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor, Scott & White Health, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS and MultiCare. Our state-of-the-art hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. From the moment a patient walks through the door, a team of exceptional medical professionals takes charge, treating patients with speed, compassion and expertise. Emerus distinctive level of care earned the Guardian of Excellence Award for Superior Patient Experience in six of the past seven years. More information is available at www.emerus.com.

Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Essential Job Functions:
Plan, prioritize and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/familiesFollow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing careMaintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all timesAdhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient careCollect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulationsPerform admission, discharge and transfer proceduresAssemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatmentsHandle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.Ability to recognize critical findings and timely communicate changes in the patients condition to the appropriate patient care providers.Adapts to a rapidly changing work environment.Can interpret reports, data, observations/assessments, and medical information to determine the needs of the patient and family.Demonstrates advanced patient monitoring and assessment skills including, but not limited to:Arterial Blood Gases: Collection & AnalysisBiPAP ManagementCardiac Monitoring: 12-Lead EKGCardiac Monitoring: Bedside Cardiac MonitorCardiac Monitoring: Arrhythmia InterpretationPreparing, Mixing, and Administering MedicationsTitrating medication according to patient condition, providers orders, and/or organization protocol

Other Job Functions:
Perform all Quality Assessment activities as assigned and documentAttend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as requiredPerform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:
BSN, strongly preferred; Minimum of ADN or Nursing Diploma requiredCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required1-year progressive experience working as an RN in a high acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit required or 2+ years RN experience in other critical care or step-down unit in lieu of MICU experienceCurrent BLS, ACLS, and PALS (or ENPC) certifications, requiredPosition requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

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