Registered Nurse II - Float Pool

Northern Light Health•Portland, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II is a fully competent nursing practitioner who practices in accordance with the Maine Nurse Practice Act and Northern Light Health standards, policies, and procedures. The nurse delivers care to assigned patients, plans and evaluates care for patients and families, exercises independent judgment, and delegates care to qualified staff as appropriate. The role addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. In the Float Pool at Northern Light Mercy Hospital, the nurse supports patient-care areas through flexible scheduling and coordination with the healthcare team. The role includes advanced assessment, emergency response, evidence-based practice, documentation, population-specific care, interdisciplinary collaboration, resource management, professional development, and participation in performance improvement. The position is full-time, 30 hours per week, with a listed work schedule of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The listed salary range is $41.33–$58.46; eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Current Maine Registered Nurse license or eligibility to obtain one.
BLS certification required.
High school diploma or GED required.
No previous experience required.
Word processing, spreadsheet, data-entry, database, and other computer-related skills.
Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.
Complete 24 contact hours or a 3-credit professional development course and 12 contact hours, as specified for the role.
Achieve national certification in the area of practice, as specified for the role.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe and therapeutic environment by assisting with hospital policies and procedures, supporting national safety goals, and identifying workarounds that may affect patient safety.
Use advanced knowledge and skills to perform in-depth assessments, recognize subtle changes in patient status, respond proactively, and collaborate with providers.
Respond calmly to actual or potential emergencies and direct others during difficult or emergency situations.
Provide patient-centered care that recognizes each patient as an individual and encourages patient and family involvement.
Apply critical thinking to identify missed care opportunities, develop others’ problem-solving skills, and evaluate evidence-based alternatives.
Maintain documentation that meets hospital, regulatory, and legal standards; serve as a resource on documentation systems.
Complete population-specific competencies, research and implement multidisciplinary care plans, and contribute to standardized plans of care.
Apply evidence and research to practice and policy development, identify opportunities to improve clinical practice, and educate others about evidence-based changes.
Support staffing needs with scheduling flexibility, promote effective professional communication, address interdisciplinary conflict, and mentor colleagues in time management.
Coordinate multidisciplinary plans of care, anticipate patient needs, coordinate resources, reprioritize unit needs, and help resolve gaps in care delivery.
Model effective resource management and appropriately delegate work.
Complete required education and competencies, maintain an educational file, participate in peer review, pursue national certification, and contribute to professional practice or organizational goals.
Participate in data collection, analysis, and implementation of performance-improvement priorities.
Promote patient, employee, and visitor health and safety; report and encourage reporting of near misses and safety issues.
Communicate clearly and appropriately, collaborate across teams, and demonstrate integrity, respect, accountability, and compassion.