Registered Nurse (RN)- SVMC General Surgery, Per Diem

Registered Nurse (RN) - General Surgery

The RN provides individualized, goal directed nursing-process based care/services to patients under a physician's direction. This position will be working in the General Surgery office focusing on wound care. Requirements: graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Prior clinical nursing experience preferred. Wound care certification preferred. Ability to obtain a valid Vermont State Registered Nursing License by date of employment required.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), an integrated non-profit health system, has a proud 100-year history as an innovator in health care delivery. It includes a 99-bed hospital, 25 primary care and specialty care practices, two nursing homes, and a foundation at nine total locations in Bennington and nearby New York and Massachusetts. Through visionary partnerships with Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Castleton University, and others, nearly 1,400 employees emulate the values of quality, empathy, safety, teamwork and stewardship to fulfill their mission of exceptional care and comfort for the 75,000 people they serve. Their collective commitment to quality care and innovation is recognized by the nation's most stringent regulators and the industry's leading professional organizations, including the American Hospital Association, the Lown Institute, the Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Southwestern Vermont and the nearby Berkshires are worth relocating for. The area features endless recreational opportunities, including golf, hiking, biking, and skiing. Local residents' lives are enriched through abundant professional and amateur theater and music organizations and several nationally recognized art museums. Among the many noteworthy historical sites are our iconic battle monument and the Robert Frost Stone House Museum. A vibrant sustainable agriculture community provides the highest quality farm-fresh foods at the area's family-friendly farmers markets. Every day residents enjoy excellent primary, secondary, and collegiate educational institutions, and inspiring landscapes of uncommon beauty. Finally, when life calls for celebration, there are excellent restaurants, craft brews, and truly special shops to visit. On the off chance that you are the type of person who gets lonesome for the excitement of a large city, you can be there in 3 hours or less. Our corner of Vermont's special magic is the combination of wholesome rural beauty with heightened cultural sophistication.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Benefits available for part-time and full-time employees include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• 403B Retirement Savings Program
• On-site day care
• Employee Discounts