Registered Nurse RN - Coronary Care Unit - Intermediate

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CCU Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct, high-quality patient care to adults with cardiac conditions in the Coronary Care Unit. This role utilizes the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to monitor cardiac status, respond to changes in patient condition, and implement evidence-based interventions. The RN collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team, directs patient and family education, supervises other nursing personnel, and ensures CCU standards of care, patient safety, and confidentiality are consistently maintained.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
Ventilator Management experience preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care to adults in the CCU, including monitoring cardiac status and implementing interventions.
Apply the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Monitor and respond to cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and changes in patient condition.
Communicate promptly with physicians and healthcare teams regarding clinical changes, diagnostic results, and symptomatology.
Educate patients and families on cardiac disease processes, treatments, and care plans.
Supervise and collaborate with other nursing personnel, maintaining CCU standards of care.
Document all care, interventions, and patient observations accurately while maintaining patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
Respond effectively to emergencies and rapid changes in patient condition.