Temporary RN - Emergency Department 7p-7a
Temporary RN - Emergency Department 7p-7a
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Job Description
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
Central Maine Healthcare is looking for a Temporary Registered Nurse to join their team on the Emergency Department unit!
This position is full time 36 hours on Night Shift 7pm to 7am on a temporary basis for 13 weeks with the potential of one 13week extension for a total of 26 weeks. This temporary role pays $60 per hour.
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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.
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
Essential Duties:
- Obtains nursing history performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients.
- Demonstrates ability to perform a headtotoe 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 patients 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 IVs.
- Demonstrates the ability to care for postsurgical 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 patients status in order to identify each patients 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 patients needs.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director Nurse Leader Team Leader Nursing Supervisor coworkers 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 inservice meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Living in Central Maine:
While not at work our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions residents can embark on day trips to Boston North Conway New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family with safe communities and great public and private schools.
About Central Maine Healthcare:
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400000 people living in central western and Midcoast Maine. CMHs hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute a regional trauma program LifeFlight of Maines southern Maine base the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other highquality clinical services.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!
Employment Type
Full-Time
