Registered Nurse I

Northern Light Health•Greenville, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I is a beginning professional caregiver entering nursing practice and establishing a professional identity. The nurse practices according to the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, and applicable policies and procedures. The role delivers and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients and families, uses independent judgment to implement or delegate care to qualified staff, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. Care addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs. This position is in the Medical Surgical Unit at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital in Greenville, Maine. It is full time, 36 hours per week, with a schedule of 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The stated salary range is $36.30–$45.55. BLS certification must be obtained before independently caring for patients and kept current. The nurse must maintain clinical skills within the Maine State Board of Nursing Scope of Practice for RNs and meet professional development and education requirements.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential required.
Associate’s degree required; additional education and experience may be required according to work location.
0 years of relevant work experience required.
BLS certification must be obtained before independently caring for patients and kept current.
Clinical skills must comply with the Maine State Board of Nursing Scope of Practice for RNs.
Complete required education, mandatory programs, clinical evidence-based competencies, and member-specific competencies.
Obtain 12 contact hours or a 3-credit professional development course, or meet the requirement specified by the individual member organization.
Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care to assigned patients and families in accordance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Plan, implement, document, and evaluate nursing care, using independent judgment and delegating care to qualified staff when appropriate.
Perform and document systematic clinical assessments; recognize abnormal diagnostic data and report it to the appropriate provider.
Use best practices in handoff communication and patient-care reporting, and seek assistance when needed.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the location, operation, and care of equipment.
Maintain professional, respectful relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Provide culturally competent care and complete population-specific mandatory education competencies.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and the interdisciplinary team; seek assistance with conflict resolution as needed.
Identify resources to meet patient-care needs, communicate changes in patient condition that may affect staffing or safe care, and collaborate with colleagues and the interdisciplinary team.
Use available resources appropriately and seek assistance when needed.
Meet education and mandatory-program requirements, complete clinical evidence-based and member-specific competencies, maintain an up-to-date education file, and obtain 12 contact hours or a 3-credit professional development course, or as specified by the member organization.
Participate actively in peer review and demonstrate awareness of performance-improvement initiatives.
Meet expectations for time management, punctuality, attendance, and flexibility in scheduling to support patient-care staffing needs.