Registered Nurse -Obstetrics

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Obstetrics/Birthplace service. The Registered Nurse delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct care within the scope of practice. The role includes supporting appropriate care for newborns and mothers during antepartum and postpartum periods, responding promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response, and maintaining a safe environment for patients and visitors. The Registered Nurse also guides patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel, maintains standards of care in the Birthplace, and uses the chain of command when needed to support patient well-being and appropriate care.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine. It includes Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and the Maine College of Health Professions.

The position is full time on the night shift. A sign-on bonus may be available to qualified candidates: up to $20,000 for registered nurses with at least two consecutive years of RN experience, or up to $10,000 for new graduate registered nurses. Eligibility and payout terms apply; details are discussed during the interview process. The estimated compensation range is $37.00 to $51.28, with the starting compensation determined based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• Hold a current and valid state RN license.
• Obtain BLS certification within 30 days and maintain it as current.
• Obtain NRP certification within 90 days and maintain it as current.
• Complete Basic Fetal Monitoring upon hire, within 60 days of hire, and maintain it as current.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree 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.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of care in the Birthplace.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
• Provide a safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Use the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriate care for newborns and mothers during antepartum and postpartum periods.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.
• Sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates; up to $20,000 for RNs with at least two consecutive years of RN experience and up to $10,000 for new graduate RNs, subject to eligibility and payout terms.

What This Job Offers

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