Temporary Registered Nurse RN - Peri-Anesthesia

Central Maine Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

105d

About The Position

Central Maine is looking for a Temporary RN to join the Peri-Anesthesia Team! Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of Maine, BSN preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• For Critical Care/ED: Current ACLS and BLS (PALS desired), TNCC desired.
• Preferred: One year of nursing experience.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Manages individualized direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations.
• Promotes and restores patients’ health through the nursing process.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
• Provides exceptional patient experience by supporting and educating the patient and family throughout their hospitalization.
• Functions as the patient advocate while actively following a plan of care.
• Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients.
• Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
• Demonstrates a time conscious awareness and ability to prioritize during high acuity situations.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Starts peripheral IVs and cares for post-surgical patients.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on patient status.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co-workers and providers.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization and ability to function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree