Emergency Dept Registered Nurse (RN) - Waterville and Augusta, 36 hrs/wk

MaineGeneral Health•Waterville, ME

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN to join our team and make a difference for patients in both Waterville and Augusta. This is a 36-hour-per-week position with weekend and holiday rotation. This position requires you to work at both the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville and the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta, with shifts assigned at each location. You’ll be cross-trained to work in both Emergency Departments and gain experience across two clinical settings.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or the ability to obtain Maine licensure promptly
At least 2 years of RN experience
Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and prioritization skills
The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and patient-focused in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Prior/recent RN experience working in an ER environment
BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, and TNCC certifications

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care to patients in the Emergency Department 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.
Triage and prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
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.