Registered Nurse I- Psych

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse I for its Psychiatric Unit. This beginning professional caregiver is entering nursing practice and establishing a professional identity. The nurse practices in accordance with the Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health standards of care and practice, and applicable policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse I delivers and evaluates care for assigned patients and families, uses independent judgment to implement care or delegate it to qualified staff, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The role addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and contributes to safe, patient-centered psychiatric care. This is a full-time position at Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine, scheduled 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM for 36 hours per week. The listed salary range is $37.00–$45.55. A sign-on bonus is listed as eligible. BLS certification and Registered Nurse credentials are required. No previous experience is required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential.
High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification.
No previous experience required.
Word processing, spreadsheet, data-entry, database, and other computer-related skills.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, patient-centered care and use best practices during handoffs and patient-care reporting.
Perform and document systematic assessments according to established criteria.
Recognize and report abnormal diagnostic data and changes in patient condition to appropriate providers or staff.
Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families; identify resources to meet care needs and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
Supervise or delegate patient care to qualified staff using independent judgment, and seek assistance when needed.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare professionals; seek assistance with conflict resolution when needed.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in locating, operating, and caring for equipment.
Provide culturally competent care and treat patients and families with courtesy and respect.
Complete population-specific education, clinical evidence-based competencies, and other required education and mandatory programs; maintain an up-to-date personal educational file.
Obtain 12 contact hours, a three-credit professional development course, or the amount specified by the individual member organization.
Participate actively in peer review and demonstrate awareness of performance-improvement initiatives.
Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and help address interpersonal conflicts.
Identify and communicate patient-care changes that may affect staffing levels or safe care.
Use available resources appropriately and contribute to safe, continuous, reliable care.