Job Description

Description:

Department: Progressive Care Unit


Hours: 36 hours/week


Shift: Nights 1900-0730


Weekends: Every other, potential for every third


On Call: n/a


Non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The program lasts 10 months and includes topics such as delegating appropriately, communicating clearly and professionally, prioritizing care and managing time, recognizing acute changes in patient condition, using resources appropriately and effectively, implementing best practices, setting professional goals, and self-care.

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care. In addition, we see higher level of care patients, including but not limited to those on BiPap, titratable drips, or with hemodynamic instability requiring more frequent interventions and monitoring. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 25 beds. The team includes hospital medicine, care management, physical therapy and respiratory collaborating together to provide the best patient care possible.


Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited RN program EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS: Commitment to professional growth through participation in continuing education Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Provides care that is respectful of patients cultural diversity, age, gender, and lifestyle choices LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S): BLS healthcare provider status RN License

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 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 35 pounds - Up to 1/3 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 regards 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.


Your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is not guaranteed for any length of time.


I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above. I also understand that not all of the duties are described above, and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management. I further understand that employment is at-will, and that either I or my employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time.


Approved By: Nancy Glasheen - Director, Human Resources


Date Approved: October 1, 2023


Date Reviewed: October 1, 2023


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