Emergency Dept Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

3d•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. If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us. MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department team at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. If you have a passion for service excellence…we want to hear from you! This position has a per diem schedule and requires cross-training to the Thayer Center for Health ED in Waterville.

Requirements

Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion
At least 2 years of RN experience, preferred
Prior/recent RN experience working in an ER environment, strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

BLS
ACLS
PALS
MOAB
TNCC

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.
Triages 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.