Registered Nurse I- Psych

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I is a beginning professional caregiver who is entering nursing practice and establishing a professional identity. The nurse practices according to the Rules and Regulations of the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act and Northern Light Health standards of care and practice, policies, and procedures. The role delivers and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients and families, uses independent judgment to implement care or delegate it to qualified staff, and supervises staff to whom care has been delegated. The nurse addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. This position is in the Psychiatric Unit – Pediatric at Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. It is full time, 36 hours per week, with a stated work schedule of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The Registered Nurse I provides safe, patient-centered, culturally competent care; completes assessments and documentation; communicates patient status and changes; collaborates with the interdisciplinary team; and participates in education, peer review, and performance improvement. BLS and Registered Nurse credentials are required. No previous experience is required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential required.
High school diploma or GED required.
BLS required.
No previous experience required.
Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience, and other computer-related skills.
Able to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective patient care, use best practices during handoffs, report patient care information, and ask other staff for assistance when appropriate.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in locating, operating, and caring for equipment.
Perform and document systematic assessments according to established criteria.
Recognize abnormal diagnostic data and report it to the appropriate provider.
Maintain professional and personable relationships and appearance with patients, families, and staff; treat patients with courtesy and respect.
Use theoretical knowledge to guide care.
Complete accurate and comprehensive documentation that meets hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education competencies defined by the unit’s scope of service.
Provide culturally competent and patient-centered care.
Practice consistently with Northern Light Health policies and procedures and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and interdisciplinary team members, seeking assistance with conflict resolution as needed.
Implement the plan of care and identify resources to meet patient care needs.
Identify and communicate patient condition changes that may affect staffing or safe care.
Contribute to a healthy work environment, address interpersonal conflicts with assistance as needed, and seek colleagues’ assistance in daily patient care.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient care.
Use available resources appropriately and seek assistance when needed.
Complete required education, clinical evidence-based competencies, and member-specific competencies; obtain 12 contact hours or a three-credit professional development course, or meet the individual member organization’s requirements.
Maintain an up-to-date personal educational file demonstrating compliance with educational requirements.
Participate actively in peer review.
Demonstrate awareness of performance improvement initiatives. **