Registered Nurse I

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

1d•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 according to the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health standards of care and practice, and applicable policies and procedures. The role delivers and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients and their families, exercises independent judgment when implementing care, and may supervise qualified staff to whom care is delegated. The nurse addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. This part-time position is in the Intensive Care Unit at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. It is scheduled for 24 hours per week, with a listed work schedule of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The compensation range is $40.65–$62.03; additional compensation elements may be available. BLS and Registered Nurse credentials are required. No previous experience is required. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a referral center for communities across northern Maine. It is part of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health system.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential.
High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification required.
No previous experience required.
Computer-related skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, and database experience.
Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.
Ability to work alternate shift schedules, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, patient-centered nursing care to assigned patients and their families, following applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
Plan and evaluate nursing care, address patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, and coordinate care with healthcare professionals.
Use best practices during handoffs and patient-care reporting, and seek assistance appropriately.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in locating, operating, and caring for equipment.
Perform and document systematic assessments, recognize abnormal diagnostic data, and report it to the appropriate provider.
Maintain professional, personable, courteous, and respectful relationships with patients, families, and staff.
Use theoretical knowledge to guide care and maintain accurate, complete documentation that meets hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education and competencies and provide culturally competent care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, seeking help with conflict resolution when needed.
Implement the plan of care, identify resources for patient-care needs, and communicate patient-condition changes that may affect staffing or safe care.
Contribute to a healthy work environment, seek assistance from colleagues, and participate in interdisciplinary teamwork.
Use available resources appropriately and seek assistance when needed.
Complete required education and competencies, maintain an up-to-date education file, obtain 12 contact hours or a 3-credit professional development course (or as specified by the member organization), and participate in peer review.
Demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice and performance-improvement initiatives.