Registered Nurse- Coronary Care Unit
About The Position
Central Maine Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in Lewiston, Maine. The nurse provides direct care to adult patients in an acute care setting, monitoring cardiac status and responding to changes in patient condition. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, and involves communication with physicians and healthcare teams, patient and family education, collaboration with nursing personnel, and accurate documentation that protects patient privacy. This is a full-time night position with 12-hour shifts scheduled three times per week. The estimated compensation is $36.00–$49.16 per hour. A sign-on bonus may be available for qualified candidates: up to $20,000 for RNs with at least two consecutive years of RN experience, or up to $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 certification.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care hospital experience.
- Ventilator management experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to adults in the CCU, including monitoring cardiac status and implementing interventions.
- Apply the nursing process by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
- Monitor cardiac readings and vital signs, and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Communicate promptly with physicians and healthcare teams about clinical changes, diagnostic results, and symptoms.
- Educate patients and families about cardiac disease processes, treatments, and care plans.
- Supervise and collaborate with other nursing personnel while maintaining CCU standards of care.
- Document care, interventions, and patient observations accurately while maintaining patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
- Respond effectively to emergencies and rapid changes in patient condition.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams.
- Modern acute care environment.
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
