Emergency Department RN - Temp - Nights

Mount Desert Island Hospital • Bar Harbor, ME

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About The Position

Mount Desert Island Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Department Registered Nurses (RNs) for temporary, full-time positions (36 hours/week) - Nights. This non-union & non-benefit role is essential in delivering high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced emergency setting. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards of the Emergency Department and MDI Hospital.

Requirements

• Holds a current Maine RN license or eligible through state licensure via Nursing License Compact.
• Annual CPR certification; Biannual ACLS and PALS. TNCC every four years ENPC encouraged.
• Proficiency training/experience in medication administration.
• Proficient in nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Demonstrates proficient IV skills.
• Possesses basic computer skills familiarity with information systems computerized charting and monitoring systems preferred.
• Proficient at Cardiac monitoring and provision of ACLS to all ages.
• Proficient at trauma care to all ages.
• Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
• Able to take in, process and apply clinical information in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Ability to integrate complex clinical information into a useful format and communicate this to medical and nursing staff.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in emergent situations.
• Able to collect, sort and prioritize data.
• Ability to process complex clinical information and respond appropriately.
• Ability to learn new techniques and incorporate them into nursing practice.
• Able to sit, stand and/or walk for an 8 or 12-hour shift.
• Has adequate hearing, vision, speech and manual dexterity to communicate with the patients and to complete any necessary daily tasks.
• General health must be such as to regularly work scheduled hours.
• Must be able to bend and lift 25-50 lbs. (assisting patients in and out of beds, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Nurse preferred.
• Emergency or critical care/telemetry nursing experience, including experience as charge nurse preferred.
• Possesses basic computer skills familiarity with information systems computerized charting and monitoring systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards of the Emergency Department and MDI Hospital.

Benefits

• MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits.
• Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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