LPN/RN

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The RN is responsible for direct and indirect professional nursing care to patients, serves as patient advocate, and provides teaching, counseling and emotional comfort to patients and family members. Provides direct care to assigned patients in conformance with hospital policies, professional standards, physician orders, and approved plan of care. Responsible for indirect nursing functions and activities of assigned nursing personnel. Functions within limits of Vermont Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. Supports philosophy, objectives, and goals of nursing department. Nursing process will be utilized in the provision of patient care.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the State of Vermont is required. Please refer to department-specific Pay for Performance expectations.
EXPERIENCE
One year of experience to be proficient in all phases of assigned duties.