What are the responsibilities and job description for the Periop 101 Internship - New Grads and Experienced RNs position at 100 UVM Medical Center?
Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: Talent Acquisition, Nursing Shift: Variable Salary Range: Min $38.27 Mid $49.91 Max $61.54 Recruiter: Kristina Hillier This opportunity is open to new graduate RNs and experienced RNs who do not have experience in the OR. Course Description UVM Medical Center offers a perioperative nursing course developed by The Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN). The purpose of this course is to prepare the registered nurse for entry level practice in perioperative nursing with a focus on intraoperative care. The course consists of a didactic online web-based learning modules along with a preceptored clinical experience. Emphasis will be placed on performing functions directly related to circulating in the operating room. A rotation through various services (ENT/Dental, Plastics, General, GYN, GU, daVinci Robotics, CVT, Ortho, and Neuro) occurs during this internship. Upon successful completion of the AORN web based course, the intern will receive a certificate of completion and 41.7 CEUs. EDUCATION: State of Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license required or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required, or a graduate nurse who is license-eligible for the first time. Additional Information: The start date of this program is January 19th, 2026. For new grads: NCLEX- RN must be passed prior to the start of the program. This is a full time, plus call, position once orientation is complete. No per diem or part time hours will be granted. Periop 101 RNs will orient to the Main Campus and Fanny Allen Campus Operating Rooms. Orientation will include an AORN Periop 101 Test at week 21. Completion of Periop 101 Certification will be issued, and orientation will continue. Buddy call begins at week 23 of orientation. Call is assigned by management and a 30-minute proximity to UVMMC is required while on call. This is a bargaining union position. About Us The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.
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