Registered Nurse, RN- Emergency Department

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

9d • $37 - $51

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Emergency Department and delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides direct care within their scope of practice, guides patient and family teaching, and directs activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse is directly accountable for the care provided to patients in the Emergency Department, communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions and diagnostic results to physicians, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role also requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting procedures for child or adult abuse, as well as maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a full-time, night-shift role scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week. The stated pay range is $37.00–$51.28 per hour. The employer describes career advancement opportunities, supportive leadership and 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 (TNCC) within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Department experience preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• For a Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
• At EDAP-certified facilities: completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within six months of hire.
• At non-OB facilities: NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter.

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 standards of professional nursing care.
• Remain directly responsible and accountable for care provided to Emergency Department patients.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
• Apply knowledge of EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the hospital social worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• The employer offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with customizable options, resources, programs, and voluntary options. Specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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