Registered Nurse RN - ED, Part Time, Nights

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Position Summary:

The RN is responsible for managing individualized direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing exceptional patient experience by supporting and educating the patient and family throughout their hospitalization; functions as the patient advocate while actively following a plan of care responding to changes in condition and/or response to treatments.

Essential Duties:* Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients.

• Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes adult, geriatric and the general patient population.
  
• Demonstrates a time conscious awareness and ability to prioritize during high acuity situations.
  
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient�s age.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
  
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
  
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to start peripheral IV�s.
  
• Demonstrates the ability to care for post-surgical patients.
  
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
  
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
  
• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
  
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on patient status.
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
  
• Able to interpret data about the patient�s status in order to identify each patient�s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
  
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  
• Participation in performance improvement and CQI activities.
  
• Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient�s needs.
  
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co-workers and providers.
  
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
  
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
  
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
  
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
  
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
  
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
  
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  

Education and Experience:

Med/Surg/Rehab:* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current Registered Nurse License, in the state of Maine, BSN preferred.
  
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  

Critical Care/ED:* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current Registered Nurse License, in the state of Maine, BSN preferred.
  
• Current ACLS and BLS (PALS desired)
  
• TNCC desired
  

Preferred:* One year of nursing experience

• Bilingual
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

+ I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment

+ I am actively listening and seeking information

+ I am honest, truthful, and consistent

+ I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

+ I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate

+ I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

+ I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
  
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.
  

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!