Overview

Copley’s Inpatient Med Surg Unit is a 21 bed acuity adaptable unit serving medical/surgical and progressive care patients. The scope of service includes providing post-operative surgical care for patients who have undergone orthopedic joint replacements, abdominal surgery, genitourinary surgery, as well as medical managementfor diabetic,

cardiac, gastrointestinal, trauma, neurological, and respiratory patients requiring admission. Patients may be monitoredby telemetry. Progressive care patients need close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to require ICU care. Delivery of age specific, direct patient care. The RN provides nursing care to patients utilizing the Nursing process and within the framework of the Department of Nursing Standards of Patient Care and Specialty Specific Standards of Patient Care. The RN assumes leadership responsibilities, which includes delegation of work to other levels of employees. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care.

Varied Days/shifts and weekends. 

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (or certification equilavent).
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.
• Current Vermont licensure and BLS.