Registered Nurse; RN

Overview

A Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for delivering patient-centered care, coordinating treatments, monitoring patients’ conditions, and supporting both patients and their families across a variety of healthcare environments.

• Patient assessment & documentation
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  Conduct patient assessments, take medical histories, monitor vital signs, and document patient conditions accurately in health records.
• Medication & treatment administration
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  Administer medications, IVs, and treatments as ordered by physicians. Perform wound care and other clinical procedures.
• Care planning & monitoring
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  Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and revise care plans; monitor patient reactions and communicate any changes.
• Equipment use & diagnostics
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  Operate diagnostic medical equipment and assist with or perform lab tests.
• Communication & education
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  Educate patients and families on medical conditions, treatments, and aftercare; provide emotional support.
• Teamwork and supervision
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  Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and care staff; possibly oversee LPNs, nursing assistants, or students.

• Licensure & education
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  Active Vermont RN license; graduate of an accredited nursing program—Associate Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred), or diploma-based.
• Certifications
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  Required:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR. Depending on setting, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be needed.
• Experience
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  While many roles welcome new nurses, positions in specialized settings may prefer or require prior clinical experience.

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient advocacy.
• Attention to detail and precision in tasks.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Physical stamina to handle long shifts and frequent patient activity.