Job Description

Description:

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Title

: Critical Care Float RN

Job Code:

669

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

FTE: 0

Hours:

Per Diem

Weekends:

One Weekend Shift per quarter

Holidays:

One Major Holiday per Calendar Year

Call Schedule:

None

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, 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 care in any department at BMH that provides critical care services. This includes the Emergency Department, Progressive Care unit, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.


The Emergency Department is a Level III facility according to the guidelines of the Accreditation Manual for Hospitals. The seven bed unit is open 24 hours a day with at least one physician on duty at all times and a roster of on-call physicians and specialists available within thirty minutes. The Emergency Department also provides a Safe room specifically designed to care for patients who are experiencing violent behavior or suicidal ideation. The patient population includes patients of all ages, and care provided ranges from definitive treatment of non-urgent, urgent and emergent medical/surgical conditions to stabilization and transport of the critically ill or injured. Birthing Center nursing staff is available for consultation or to assist in the care of neonates, infants and obstetrical patients.


The Progressive Care Unit is a combined Med-Surg/ICU, acuity adjustable unit. It consists of 18 private rooms with capacity to flex up during periods of high census and contains 5 high acuity rooms as well as one isolation station. Lower acuity patients are managed via a substation. the Progressive Care Nurse also provides Level I Post Anesthesia Care for surgical patients during hours when the PACU is not operational.


The PACU has an area for the immediate preoperative care and reassessment of patients for surgery, for the admission and discharge of select ACU patients, and primarily, for provision of intensive observation and care of patients following operative and special procedure.


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 ENVIORNMENT

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.