Utilizes the nursing process, incorporates other clinical disciplines into the process and coordinates the care while acting as the patient advocate. Participates in-patient and family teaching. Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other personnel. Maintains standards for professional nursing practice. Requirements: Current Vermont RN or RNA license. Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Successfully completed a course in External Fetal Monitoring within six months of hire. Satisfactory completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Certification. Provides family centered care competently for patients in Newborn Nursery, Labor, Delivery, Post Partum and Pediatrics.
Statement of Purpose
The Registered Nurse II utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients in order to achieve quality outcomes. Communicates need for guidance/supervision based on self-assessment of strengths and limitations. Promotes a positive image of nursing and promotes collegiality among healthcare team members.
 
Job Requirements
Minimum Education and Experience: RN II
Education: Graduate of a nursing program: diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate program.
Experience: At least 3 months and must meet ALL requirements of RN II
License and Certificates Required: Valid and Current Vermont Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support (BLS): Required for hire, Advanced Life Support (ACLS): OR, PACU, ICU, and ED (ASAP following hire; must be obtained within 1 year of hire), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): MCH (ASAP following hire; must be obtained within 1 year of hire), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): MCH (ASAP following hire; must be obtained within 1 year of hire) 
Reporting Relationships: Supervised By-Director of the assigned area, Supervision Of-Registered Nurses I, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurses Aides, Orderlies, Unit Secretary, and all others assigned to a specific patient care team including students from various Health care programs.
Equipment Utilized:Electronic Medical Record, PC, Common Office Equipment, Patient equipment appropriate to area/unit.