Charge Nurse (RN) - Emergency Dept, Thayer Center for Health, 36 hours/week, 7p-7a

MaineGeneral Health System • Waterville, ME

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About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for our Emergency Department team at the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. This position is 36 hours per week on night shift (6:45p-7:15a). You will work two 12 hour shifts per week as Charge Nurse, and one 12 hour shift per week as a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

• Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion.
• Prior/recent RN experience working in an ER environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, and TNCC.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, and patient acuity.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem solving.
• May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs responsibility of underlying job, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe and effective patient care.

Benefits

• Generous Earned Time Program.
• Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs.
• Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities within the organization.
• Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance.
• Quality health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their households.
• Employee discount program for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed