Registered Nurse RN ICU

Overview

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our ICU Team. This is a Part-Time 24-hour, benefit-eligible position on the day shift. Up to $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates*

CMH Offers a Robust Benefits Package That Includes

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family Leave Program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

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

• One year of nursing experience
• Bilingual

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, including adult, geriatric and other patient populations
• Demonstrates time-conscious prioritization 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 and clinical condition
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces potential for medication errors
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills
• Starts peripheral IVs
• Cares 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 growth and development across the life span and provides age-appropriate care
• Interprets data about patient status to identify age-specific needs
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that promotes safety and reduces errors
• Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities
• Consults with other health team members/departments for interdisciplinary care
• Communicates clearly with Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co-workers and providers
• Maintains good working relationships within the department and with other departments
• Documentation meets current standards and policies
• Operates equipment safely and correctly
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization and ability to function under stress
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families
• Engages in ongoing professional development through educational programs and current literature
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Employment Status: Part Time

Shift: Days

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