Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

When You Care This Much...It’s More Than a Career. Our nurses are a critical part of the UVM Health team. We celebrate their daily contributions and the positive impact they have on our patients and their health. At University of Vermont Health, you will work with a diverse group of nurses, physicians, and specialty practitioners who personally care about their patients and community. No matter the location, every employee has a hand in contributing to the wellness of patients. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect at UVM Health. Job Description The Registered Nurse administers nursing care within the scope of hospital policy and established standards of care and in accordance with the needs and/or wants of each patient. He/she develops and initiates the nursing care plan utilizing the nursing process. The Registered Nurse collaborates/cooperates with nursing staff and other hospital/health care disciplines for promotion of health to obtain the optimal level of wellness for patients, family, and community. Education Graduate of an approved school of nursing Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required. Experience Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position Professional appearance Satisfactory references BLS required, ACLS for specific departments Requirements: Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required. Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit. Middlebury, VT is everything you’d expect in a quaint Vermont village—a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined withunique shopsand a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renownedMiddlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene withmuseums and art galleriesas well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams. With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision. Joining our team has its perks: We encourage professional growth and development We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education We are committed to great patient ratios Our team culture is unlike what you’ll find at other hospitals We’ve made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance Fast Facts Employees 38,000 Serving more than 38,000 people in our region 138 33 acute care hospital beds and 105 skilled nursing beds 12 Outpatient medical practices 104 72 physicians and 32 advanced practice providers 89,811 Patient care encounters at our hospital and clinics Join Our Talent Network Stay connected with University of Vermont Health and receive alerts with new job opportunities and news relative to your interests #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Vermont Health Network