Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) - 36 hours/week, 7p-7a

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Critical Care Unit at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta, Maine. Our Critical Care team cares for patients who require close monitoring, frequent assessment, and timely intervention. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and apply your clinical experience while continuing to grow your critical care expertise in a modern hospital environment.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion, required
At least 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting, strongly preferred
Prior/recent CCU experience, preferred
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based environment

Nice To Haves

BLS, ACLS, MOAB certifications

Responsibilities

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 the learning needs of the 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.