Registered Nurse - PCU/Med-Surg/Telemetry (Critical Access Hospital)
Job Summary
Join North Country Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital nestled in the heart of Newport, Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. This vital role offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care within a close-knit community setting.
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care across our Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing a diverse patient population, working autonomously, and contributing to the overall efficiency of our nursing team through charge nurse duties and unit flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct and comprehensive nursing care to patients on PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units.
- Assume charge nurse responsibilities, including oversight of unit operations, patient assignments, and staff support.
- Work independently to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Float to other units within the hospital as operational needs dictate, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to teamwork.
Required Qualifications
- Experience as a Registered Nurse in PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry settings.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a diverse patient load.
- Proven capability to perform charge nurse duties effectively.
- Willingness and ability to float to other units as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical expertise in PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry patient care, including cardiac monitoring and critical assessment.
- Strong independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and supervisory abilities for charge nurse responsibilities.
- Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing patient needs and unit assignments.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night Shift
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
- Days per Week: 3 days per week
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend required
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 31, 2026
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Vermont.
- Other certifications: Not specified.