Registered Nurse I

Northern Light Health•Pittsfield, ME

2d•Onsite

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 in accordance with the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act and Northern Light Health standards, policies, and procedures. The role delivers and evaluates care for assigned patients and families, exercises independent judgment in implementing or delegating care to qualified staff, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs. This full-time position is on the Medical Surgical Unit at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, Maine. The schedule is 36 hours per week, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The listed salary range is $29.68–$45.55, and the position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Required Registered Nurse credential.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
No previous experience is required.
Word processing, spreadsheet, data entry, database, and other computer-related skills.
Ability 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 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 with patients, families, and staff, and treat patients with courtesy and respect.
Use theoretical knowledge to guide care and maintain accurate, complete documentation that meets hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete unit-specific, population-specific education and competencies, and provide culturally competent, patient-centered care.
Practice consistently with Northern Light Health policies and procedures and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, seeking help with conflict resolution when needed.
Implement the plan of care, identify resources for patient needs, and communicate changes in patient condition that may affect staffing or safe care.
Contribute to a healthy work environment, seek assistance with interpersonal conflicts and daily patient care, and participate in interdisciplinary teamwork.
Use available resources appropriately and seek assistance when needed.
Complete required education, clinical evidence-based competencies, and member-specific competencies; maintain an up-to-date educational file.
Obtain 12 contact hours, a 3-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.