Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) incorporates the appropriate assessment and intervention skills, utilizing the nursing process, in the delivery of nursing care on their unit for a specified group of patients on a designated shift. The RN will:

• Communicate with patients, team members and management in an accurate and timely manner using written and verbal skills effectively and considerately.
• Promote compassionate, efficient, cost-effective, and quality patient care.
• Incorporate teaching principles into practice and demonstrates competence in health promotion and disease prevention.
• Demonstrate qualities consistent with the role applying leadership skills appropriately.
• Use critical thinking and data collection systematically in the delivery of nursing care on their unit for a specified group of patients on a designated shift.
• Incorporate the appropriate assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in their nursing process.
• Develop and maintain human care relationships and integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness and/or healing.
• Apply knowledge integration skills for the patient populations served within the Inpatient Care Unit.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing (preferred)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont or active Compact Multi-State RN license in good standing.
• One (1) year of basic medical-surgical nursing experience (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers within three (3) months of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within one (1) year of hire
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within one (1) year of hire
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) ( preferred)
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to multitask.
• Demonstrates problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $35.13- $57.64 per hour. The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education and experience of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.