Registered Nurse, RN- Emergency Department
About The Position
Central Maine Healthcare is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department at Central Maine Healthcare Corporation in Lewiston, Maine. The role is listed as a day shift position, with pay of $37.00–$51.28 per hour. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates: up to $20,000 for registered nurses with two or more consecutive years of RN experience and up to $10,000 for new graduate registered nurses. Eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. The Registered Nurse delivers safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse is accountable for the care provided to Emergency Department patients, communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role also involves guiding patient and family education, directing nursing personnel activities, complying with professional nursing standards, understanding EMTALA regulations and abuse reporting requirements, and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents in central, western, and midcoast Maine through more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. Its facilities include Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital, and it is home to the Maine College of Health Professions.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum of one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting.
- For the applicable facility-specific requirements: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current in a Paramedic Base Station ED; emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire at EDAP-certified facilities; NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain current at non-OB facilities; and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Room setting experience preferred.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and maintain professional nursing care standards.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Remain directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to Emergency Department patients.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Understand EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for registered nurses with two or more consecutive years of RN experience, or up to $10,000 for new graduate registered nurses, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with customizable benefits and voluntary options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
