Employment Type : Full-Time
About the Registered Nurse Position We are looking for a Registered Nurse to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be an accountable and well-trained professional, able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be compassionate and cool-tempered. You will also be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient's well-being by providing high-quality nursing care. Monitor patient's condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians Collaborate with doctors and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections, etc.) and fill in patients' charts Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds, etc.) Provide instant medical care in emergencies Assist surgeons during operations Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences, etc. Proven experience as a registered nurse Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures Excellent knowledge of emergency care In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times Patient with superb problem-solving skills BSc or another diploma from a nursing program Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is a 35-bed critical access community hospital located in historical Windsor, Vermont. As one of only two CARF accredited facilities in the State of Vermont, Mt. Ascutney has been named the winner of the Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service, one of the most prestigious awards in healthcare. Windsor, VT is centrally located and close to some of the best ski resorts in the state including Okemo, Killington, and Sugarbush, just to name a few. Downtown Windsor is full of outdoor recreation, quaint shops, iconic diners, and a Smokehouse where you can find the “best bacon in New England” according to a popular New England magazine! Additionally, the hospital has a therapeutic pool and physical therapy department as well as acute care, transitional care, and hospice.
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