Description 40 Hours a week Position Summary: Provides clinical knowledge and expertise in coordinating patient care in the Grace Cottage Family Health setting as directed by the medical provider. Collaborate in team-based care within a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) to deliver coordinated, comprehensive, and personalized care that supports patient wellness and improve health outcomes. This position will primarily be responsible for pool management for the providers, answering phone calls, replying to portal messages, and back-up for rooming patients as needed. Qualifications: Education/ Experience: Graduate of accredited school of nursing Current LPN or RN licensure in Vermont Prior experience in primary care preferred Other Requirements: Current Basic Life Support certification (AHA only) Excellent critical thinking and judgement skills Excellent customer service skills Experience with Electronic Medical Records Systems Requirements Essential Functions Of The Position: Triages patients’ needs over the telephone using approved protocol processes to determine primary presenting problem and severity of problem Determines the appropriate plan of care and gives nursing advise over the telephone within scope of practice Reviews incoming faxes for urgent medical conditions and notifies the provider immediately. Scans faxed records considered urgent into the Cerner system and tags the provider. Schedules and/or makes referrals for appropriate care such as same day appointment within primary care or emergency department care Communicates with GCFHH providers and nursing staff to ensure that appropriate care is implemented and delivered Follow-up with patients, family members, and outside agencies as appropriate Collaborates with scheduling and registration staff to ensure patients’ needs are meet Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisor Completes annual education certification and/or license requirements Attends/completes mandatory in-services and trainings How We Support You: · Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance · 401(k) with matching · Life And Disability Insurance · Tuition Reimbursement · Generous Earned Time Off Package · Responsive Employee Assistance Program · Wellness Motivations And Incentives Why Grace Cottage? Grace Cottage has been voted “Best Place To Work,” in the Brattleboro Reformers Readers’ Choice Award since 2019. We are also included in the Vermont Biz Magazines 2023- 2025 Best Places To Work in Vermont!
Description Full-time night shift Position Summary: Primary responsibility is to deliver and coordinate patient care on the assigned shift and provide leadership to the staff with direct oversight of LPNs and LNAs. Qualifications: Education/ Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Vermont RN license in good standing. AHA BLS certification required. Other Requirements: Computer skills and familiarity with using an electronic medical record essential. Excellent customer services skills. Strong team player. Requirements Essential Functions Of The Position: Provides care, treatments, and services within the RN scope of practice. Implementation of provider’s orders to include medication administration and treatments. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Prepares and administers prescribed medications with appropriate documentation. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy. Identifies psychosocial needs of patients and family and incorporates them into the patient’s care plan. Educates patients on medical procedures and patient’s personalized plan of care. Provides bedside care for a variety of medical patients. Initiates patient education plan. Teaches patients how to manage their care. Complies with Pyxis Medication Dispensing policies and protocols. Maintains POC competency and documents per hospital standards and policies. Assist Providers with procedures as requested and within scope of practice, demonstrating good technical and manual skills. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Aware of available support services. Is flexible, organized, and able to function in stressful situations. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety. Manages and operates all equipment safely and correctly. Records patients’ medical information, vital signs and care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner.
Description Position Summary: Primary responsibility is to deliver and coordinate patient care on the assigned shift and provide leadership to the staff with direct oversight of LPNs and LNAs. Qualifications: Education/ Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Vermont RN license in good standing. AHA BLS certification required. Other Requirements: Computer skills and familiarity with using an electronic medical record essential. Excellent customer services skills. Strong team player. Requirements Essential Functions Of The Position: Provides care, treatments, and services within the RN scope of practice. Implementation of provider’s orders to include medication administration and treatments. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Prepares and administers prescribed medications with appropriate documentation. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy. Identifies psychosocial needs of patients and family and incorporates them into the patient’s care plan. Educates patients on medical procedures and patient’s personalized plan of care. Provides bedside care for a variety of medical patients. Initiates patient education plan. Teaches patients how to manage their care. Complies with Pyxis Medication Dispensing policies and protocols. Maintains POC competency and documents per hospital standards and policies. Assist Providers with procedures as requested and within scope of practice, demonstrating good technical and manual skills. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Aware of available support services. Is flexible, organized, and able to function in stressful situations. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety. Manages and operates all equipment safely and correctly. Records patients’ medical information, vital signs and care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner.
Description Position Summary: Provides clinical knowledge and expertise in coordinating patient care in the Grace Cottage Family Health setting as directed by the medical provider. Qualifications: Education/ Experience: Certification per American Association of Medical Assistants preferred (AHA) , or LPN License. Other Requirements: Proficient computer skills required. Experience working with an electronic health record preferred. Requirements Essential Functions Of The Position: Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Facilitates patient flow throughout the encounter. Completes chart prep, driven by visit type and chief complaint including reviewing the medical chart for current information regarding the patient’s medications, test results, hospital records, operative reports, notes from consulting specialists, etc. Any missing results or other information should be requested and obtained. Maintains and updates clinical information including identifying and documenting active problems, completing/resolving historical problems, updating social and family history, reviewing and updating allergy list, reconciling patient’s current medication list, and determining if the patient needs refills after documenting any reported side effects of medications. Records chief complaint for visit, as obtained through patient interview. Performs patient intake including obtaining vital signs, contributing to the assessment of the patient’s health status, and recording results in the EMR. Maintains and updates preventative health screening documentation. Identifies psychosocial needs of patients utilizing the depression screening tool and communicates concerns to the patient’s medical provider. Utilizes nursing standards of care including assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation. Communicates the patient’s condition to the medical provider including any significant changes noted during patient assessment. Performs point-of-care testing per established policies and procedures. Assists medical provider with procedures. Maintains aseptic technique during treatments and special procedures. Reports results of laboratory and other tests to the patient when directed by the medical provider. Utilizes available communication methods, which may include EMR and telephone, to convey patient-related communication as necessary. Maintains confidentiality of patient information according GC policy and federal/state guidelines and regulations. Stocks patient rooms with necessary supplies. Maintains current knowledge of medications and administration of injections. Understands and applies the Six Rights to Medication Administration. Works in a multi-disciplinary team setting and seeks guidance from providers, Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Grace Cottage. Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients. Maintains a cooperative professional working relationship with staff including but not limited to medical staff, and other departments, as well as outside agencies, community members and our patients. Completes annual education, certification and/or license requirements. Adheres to regulatory requirements. Attends/completes all mandatory in-services and trainings. Adheres to Grace Cottage policies, procedures, and Standards of Behavior. How We Support You: · Rich Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance · 401(k) with matching · Life And Disability Insurance · Tuition and Loan Reimbursement · Generous Earned Time Off Package · Responsive Employee Assistance Program · Wellness Motivations And Incentives Why Grace Cottage? Grace Cottage has been voted “Best Place To Work,” in the Brattleboro Reformers Readers’ Choice Award since 2019. We are also included in the Vermont Biz Magazines 2023 through 2025 Best Places To Work in Vermont! We are eager to meet with you and share additional information about this enriching area of the healthcare we provide.
Description Job Summary: Primary responsibility is to provide strong, prioritized patient care in a variety of urgent or emergent situations while maintaining a global perspective of the department. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Current Vermont RN license in good standing. Two-three years’ experience in Emergency Nursing. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, required. TNCC, ENPC, and CEN preferred. Other Requirements: Computer skills and familiarity with using an electronic medical record essential. Excellent customer services skills. Strong team player and ability to function autonomously Requirements Essential Functions Of The Position: Performs triage using the Emergency Severity Index, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements to determine the degree of urgency for treatment. Maintains a strong understanding of the Incident Command Structure and can operate fluidly within it, maintaining patient and facility safety during an internal or external crisis. Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient plans of care and treatment. Manages basic life support needs, based upon GCFHH nursing standards and protocol. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays including but not limited to; Cardiac monitoring, EKG monitoring, respiratory ventilators, non-invasive positive pressure machines and high flow nasal cannula. Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology within the GCFHH nursing standing orders in addition to notifying the Provider. Records patients’ vital signs and all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. Works directly under Providers, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments Prepares and administers medications and records medication administration appropriately, including scanning patient identification and medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse. Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients. Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment. Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner. Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting. Why Grace Cottage? Grace Cottage has been voted “Best Place To Work,” in the Brattleboro Reformers Readers’ Choice Award since 2019. We are also included in the Vermont Biz Magazines 2023 & 2024 Best Places To Work in Vermont! Who wouldn’t want to work in a small hospital in VT with these accolades. Grace Cottage is surrounded by beautiful mountains to ski/snowboard/snowshoe, stunning hiking adventures, and a short commute to quaint Vermont towns. We are eager to meet with you and share additional information about this enriching area of the health care we provide.
