Registered Nurse Day Surgery

Internal Number: 5053

About This Role

As a Day Surgery RN at NVRH, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing surgical and procedural interventions in both the pre-operative and post-anesthesia (Phase II recovery) settings. Working in a fast-paced perioperative environment, you will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient flow from admission through discharge while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, safety, and regulatory compliance. Day Surgery nurses, once trained, may also serve as a second nurse in PACU and may float to Pain Management as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-operative care including assessment, preparation, and patient education, as well as post-anesthesia Phase II recovery and discharge readiness evaluation
• Monitor patient condition, identify changes, and communicate effectively with providers to ensure safe, timely care
• Ensure accurate documentation, review diagnostic results, and provide discharge instructions and follow-up guidance
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to optimize patient flow and support efficient daily operations
• Uphold patient safety and regulatory standards, including adherence to AORN, ASPAN, CMS, and organizational protocols

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved RN School of Nursing
• Current Vermont or multi-state RN license required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• ACLS required (or ability to obtain during orientation)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred; ambulatory surgery, perioperative, or acute care experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment

About NVRH

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in the Northeast Kingdom. We are a community, not-for-profit, acute care, critical access hospital. NVRH is one of two Vermont hospitals designated Baby Friendly™ by the World Health Organization. The organization offers primary and preventive care, surgical and specialty services, inpatient and outpatient care, and 24-hour, physician-staffed emergency services. Aligned with community partners, NVRH values and invests in efforts to address social conditions--supporting well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves more than 33,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties and employs more than 700 dedicated staff.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Complimentary local gym membership
• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plan choices
• 401(k) with employer match
• Additional employee perks