Critical Care Float RN

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Job Type

Part-time

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: 0.6

Hours: 24 per week (two 12-hour shifts 7p-730a) 2

Weekends: Rotation

Holidays: Rotation

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 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.

Salary Description

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