Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Internal Number: 5058
About the Role
As an Emergency Department RN at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH), you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality care to patients experiencing urgent and emergent conditions. This role demands adaptability, clinical expertise, and compassionate communication as you respond to diverse medical situations in a critical access hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate and comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatment for patients of all ages in emergency situations
- Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and operate specialized emergency equipment while adhering to evidence-based protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to stabilize patients and coordinate care transitions
- Educate patients and families during high-stress situations, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and mentor new staff within the Emergency Department
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred
- Current Vermont or multi-state RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required
- TNCC preferred; PALS certification required within 1 year of hire
- Emergency nursing experience preferred, but new graduates with strong clinical skills and interest in emergency care are encouraged to apply
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. We offer 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, creating well-nourished, well-housed, physically healthy, mentally healthy, and financially secure communities. NVRH serves the health needs of over 33,000 people in Caledonia and southern Essex Counties in Vermont, employing more than 700 dedicated staff.
Benefits
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Complimentary gym membership
- Affordable health, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with company matching