STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Ambulatory Care Unit

Job Summary

The Perioperative Ambulatory RN provides skilled, patient-centered care during the preoperative and postoperative periods, with cross-training to support patient care across multiple areas including the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), and Endoscopy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing the health status of individuals and groups including patients' physical and psychological readiness for surgery
• Collecting patient history, vital signs, and other relevant data
• Preparing patients for surgery, including education on the procedure, medications, and post-operative care
• Establishing nursing diagnoses and goals to meet identified health care needs
• Planning and implementing nursing interventions in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
• Evaluating patient responses to interventions and adjusting care plans accordingly
• Delegating and supervising interventions performed by others as appropriate
• Educating patients, families, and colleagues
• Maintaining a safe environment for effective nursing care
• Ensuring all necessary paperwork and consent forms are completed

Department Scope of Service

Perioperative Services at BMH encompasses care from infancy (10 months) through end-of-life, providing comprehensive surgical and procedural services across the following areas:

• Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC)
• Operating Room (OR)
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)
• Endoscopy
• Minor Procedures
• Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
• Staffing

Qualification

• Education: Graduate of an RN accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Experience/Skill Sets: 3-5 years recent outpatient clinical nursing experience preferred; Acute care experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Active State of Vermont RN license; Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Physical Demands: On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: Standing - Up to 1/3, Walking - Up to 1/3, Sitting - 2/3 or more, Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more, Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3, Pushing/Pulling - up 1/4, Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - Up to 1/4, Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3, Tasting or smelling - None, Weight lifting or pushing - Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more, Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2, Up to 50 pounds - None, Up to 100 pounds - None, More than 100 pounds - None, Special vision requirements: Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
• Work Environment: Exposure to the following environmental conditions: Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None, Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3, Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3, Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3, Outdoor weather conditions - None, Extreme cold (non-weather) - None, Extreme heat (non-weather) - None, Risk of electrical shock - None, Work with explosives - None, Risk of radiation - None, Vibration - None, Typical noise level: Very Quiet, Quiet, Moderate Noise, Loud Noise, Hearing: Ability to hear calls, Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others.
• EEO/ADA Statement: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.