Critical Care Float Pool RN - 36 hrs/wk, nights

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Float Pool as a Critical Care Float nurse. You can earn substantial float differentials and have the opportunity to work on various nursing units such as Critical Care, Emergency Dept, and Med/Surg! This position is 36 hours per week on the night shift (7p-7a) and requires weekend & holiday rotation.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion, required
At least 1 year of RN experience in CCU or ED, required
Willingness to cross-train to many departments and achieve & maintain multiple competencies

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care to critically ill adult patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
May precept student nurses and new hires.