Med Surg Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Night Shift

Med Surg Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Full-Time (Nights 7p-7:30a)

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: MEDSU
001069

• Posted :
  March 16, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Northwestern Medical Ctr
133 Fairfield Street
St. Albans, VT 05478, USA

• Pay or shift range: $33 USD to $47.44 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

* Up to $10K sign on bonus for experienced med surg RN*

NMC is currently recruiting a Med Surg RN, in the Progressive Care Unit. The position is full-time (72 hours bi-weekly), nights shift (7p-7:30a, and every other weekend). Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern.

We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Range
$33.0000 to $47.4400 USD

Med Surg Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY: The RN plans and implements nursing care for patients in the Med Surg Unit, according to established policies and procedures while performing direct patient care for patients of all age groups and under a wide variety of circumstances.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont

Experience: At least one year of clinical experience preferred

Certifications

Required:

BLS, ACLS required

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Nurse Manager & Director of PCU

Other Contacts: Shift administrator, physicians, patients, families, visitors, public, forensic staff, hospital staff, and other healthcare practitioners

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used: Patient monitoring devices, cast removal saw, IV pumps, patient transport devices, needles/syringes, computer, basic office equipment, and other patient care equipment

Physical Demands: Occasional sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching, and awkward positions. Frequent twisting, bending, squatting, stooping, reaching and pushing/pulling. Constant standing and walking

Working Conditions: Exposure to crisis situations and unpleasant elements of acute traumatic injuries, accidents and illness. Frequently exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to hazards from electrical equipment. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and stress/pressure due to multiple patient needs

Required Protective Equipment: All Personal Protective Equipment and situation and patient condition dictates

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care including:

• Safety & protection
• Assessment
• Intervention Skills
• Evaluation
• Equipment use and management

2. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:

• Talks with and listens to patients/team members
• Reports pertinent, concise information with applicable follow-up
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation/order entry
• Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

3. Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes best practices and current research.

• Organizes multitask workload
• Prioritizes and customizes patient plan of care
• Appropriately seeks assistance

4. Develops and maintain human care relationships.

• Adapts care management for diverse populations and environment
• Advocates for needs of patients and/or families
• Provides care in ethical and legal manner
• Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources
• Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Demonstrates a therapeutic relationship for patients well being

5. Manages self and resources effectively.

• Acknowledges and adheres to limits of experience and capability
• Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
• Utilizes…