RN Acute Care Unit-Nights

Cary Medical Center•Caribou, ME

5d•$35 - $51

About The Position

Cary Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Acute Care Unit. The nurse delivers quality nursing care according to ANA Standards of Clinical Practice, the Maine Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies. The role supports the organization’s vision and mission, considers patients’ age, culture, and learning needs, maintains organizational and unit requirements, and promotes a collaborative, cooperative environment focused on customer service. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on the night shift, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The pay range is $34.50–$50.54 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Depending on department staffing needs, the nurse may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Active, valid Maine RN license.
Meet the unit’s annual competency training requirements.
Obtain BLS certification within six months and maintain it thereafter.
Complete the Basic Cardiac Course within one year of hire to the department.
After successfully completing the Basic Cardiac Course, obtain ACLS certification within six months and maintain it thereafter.
Demonstrate competence in nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Exhibit leadership skills and teamwork.
Promote patient advocacy; support the learning needs of staff and students; and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver effective, efficient patient care and achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

Complete admission assessments, identify actual and potential health problems, and document relevant functional and cognitive status within the required timeframe.
Complete timely nursing assessments of assigned patients to promote safety and continuity of care.
Verify medication lists and review allergies upon admission.
Continuously assess patient responses to illness and interventions, use critical thinking to address problems, and document accurately and completely.
Use telemetry and camera systems effectively.
Interpret clinical and diagnostic information, recognize significant abnormalities, and take or expedite appropriate action.
Prioritize patient needs and document care provided.
Initiate an individualized problem list within 24 hours of admission and update it as patient needs and goals change.
Update the patient care plan, Braden assessment, and fall-risk flowsheet within one hour of starting the shift.
Support multidisciplinary care planning, communicate with case managers and other disciplines, and participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
Provide care in accordance with nursing standards and hospital policies, applying nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and sound judgment.
Carry out medically ordered interventions, seek timely clarification of questionable orders, collaborate with the charge RN or supervisor, and routinely review and update Medact.
Administer medications and IV therapy safely, follow the five rights and applicable practices, observe and document patient responses, and provide and document site care according to policy.
Recognize critical changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions and supportive care.
Use paging and fire alarm systems correctly and, unless medically exempt, function as an effective member of the code team.
Respect patients’ rights and privacy, treat patients with respect and compassion, and ensure informed consent before procedures while considering patient understanding and individual circumstances.
Use Docushare to access policies, procedures, physician privileges, and related materials.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned and comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.