Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Bridgton Hospital • Bridgton, ME

56d • $36 - $49

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department and is accountable for delivering safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse practices within their scope, maintains professional nursing standards, and directs and guides patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel.

The role includes communicating changes in a patient's clinical condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, and responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The nurse must be knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

The position is full-time, with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts. New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply. Sign-on bonuses are available to qualified candidates: $20,000 for experienced RNs with at least two years of acute care experience, and $10,000 for new graduate RNs. Eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

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 nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting.

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 through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
• Remain directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Follow 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 $20,000 for experienced RNs with at least two years of acute care experience, or $10,000 for new graduate RNs, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits package with customizable options, resources, programs, and voluntary options.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed