Registered Nurse, RN- Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

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 nurse directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. In the Emergency Department, the nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to assigned patients, communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions and diagnostic results to physicians, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and procedures for reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, as well as maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a full-time, overnight Emergency Department position with 12-hour shifts, scheduled three shifts per week. The department provides care for diverse patient populations and high-acuity cases in a fast-paced setting alongside a multidisciplinary team. The posting describes career growth and advancement opportunities, supportive leadership, collaborative care teams, and a modern acute care environment.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire.
• For Paramedic Base Station ED facilities: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
• For EDAP-certified facilities: completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within six months of hire.
• For non-OB facilities: NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Room experience preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using 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 professional nursing standards.
• Take direct responsibility and accountability for the care provided to Emergency Department patients.
• Communicate changes in a patient’s clinical condition, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to the physician.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Know and follow EMTALA regulations.
• Report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with options that employees can customize to their needs.
• Resources, programs, and voluntary options supporting individual growth and well-being.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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