Registered Nurse- Med/Surg, Acute Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Medical/Surgical Unit. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to assigned patients. The nurse communicates with physicians about changes in a patient’s clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic study results, and symptoms, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. Its system includes Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and the Maine College of Health Professions.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Previous acute care hospital experience.
- Ventilator management experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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.
- Maintain standards of care within the Medical/Surgical Unit.
- Remain directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to assigned patients.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- Competitive, customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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