Registered Nurse RN - Float Pool

Prime Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

About The Position

Overview $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates This is a Part-Time 24-hour, benefit-eligible position. Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our RN Float Team! Regulatory Requirements: ·Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, in the State of Maine, BSN preferred. ·Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. ·IV Therapy and Phlebotomy experience required. ·2 years' experience preferred, 1 year’s acute care experience required. Language Skills: ·Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. ·Strong written and verbal skills. ·Additional languages preferred. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! Responsibilities Position Summary: The RN, Float Pool Medical/Surgical provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments including the regional facilities with adequate supervision.

Requirements

Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, in the State of Maine
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
IV Therapy and Phlebotomy experience required.
2 years' experience preferred, 1 year’s acute care experience required.
Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment ii. I am actively listening and seeking information iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients.
Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes adult, geriatric and the general patient population.
Demonstrates a time conscious awareness and ability to prioritize during high acuity situations.
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Demonstrates the ability to start peripheral IV’s.
Demonstrates the ability to care for post-surgical patients.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on patient status.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Participation in performance improvement and CQI activities.
Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co-workers and providers.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.