Registered Nurse- Med/Surg, Acute
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Medical/Surgical Unit providing acute care. The role is responsible for safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides direct patient care within their scope of practice, guides patient and family teaching, and directs the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care. The nurse is accountable for care provided to assigned patients, communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians—including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic study results, and symptoms—and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. This is a full-time night-shift role at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. The stated compensation estimate is $36.00 to $49.16, with starting compensation determined based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care hospital experience.
- Ventilator management experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Guide patient and family teaching and direct the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Maintain standards of care within the Medical/Surgical Unit.
- Remain directly responsible and accountable for care provided to assigned patients.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
Benefits
- A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- A comprehensive, competitive benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options that employees can customize.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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