Staff Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who provides nursing care to assigned patients and supervises qualified staff to whom patient care is delegated. The nurse plans and evaluates care for patients and families, exercises independent judgment when implementing or assigning care, and addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs. The nurse coordinates care with other healthcare professionals and practices in accordance with the Maine Nurse Practice Act and Northern Light Health standards, policies, and procedures. This position is eligible for the EMMC Professional Advancement Commitment to Excellence (PACE) career ladder. The role is based at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, in the Intermediate Care Unit. It is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a stated work schedule of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The salary range is $38.92–$59.40 per hour, and a sign-on bonus is available. The position requires safe, patient-centered care, accurate clinical assessment and documentation, effective communication and teamwork, and participation in professional development and performance improvement. The nurse must complete required education and competencies, including 12 contact hours or a three-credit professional development course, or as specified by the individual member organization.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential required.
High school diploma or GED required; additional education or experience may be required according to work location.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to influence others’ actions and decisions without express authority.
Ability to lift, move, and load 30 to 50 pounds.
Complete 12 contact hours or a three-credit professional development course, or as specified by the individual member organization.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and effective care to assigned patients, using best practices in handoffs and reporting patient-care information.
Supervise qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated and seek assistance when needed.
Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families, exercising independent judgment.
Perform and document systematic assessments, recognize abnormal diagnostic data, and report findings to the appropriate provider.
Use, operate, and care for equipment appropriately.
Address patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinate care with healthcare professionals.
Provide culturally competent, patient-centered care and complete population-specific competencies.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, including changes in patient condition that may affect staffing or safe care.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and contribute to a healthy, professional work environment.
Use available resources appropriately and identify resources to meet patient-care needs.
Demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice and performance-improvement initiatives.
Meet education and mandatory program requirements, maintain an up-to-date personal education file, and participate in peer review.
Manage time effectively, meet punctuality and attendance expectations, and demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support patient-care staffing needs.