Temporary RN - Cardiology/EP Lab

Central Maine Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

89d • $60

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is looking for a Temporary Registered Nurse to join their team on the EP Lab unit! This position is full-time, 36 hours on the Day Shift, 7 am to 7 pm, for a temporary period of 13 weeks, with the potential for one 13-week extension for a total of 26 weeks. This temporary role pays $60 per hour. If you are passionate about making a difference and are seeking 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.
• Responds to changes in condition and/or response to treatments.
• 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 an ability to be flexible, organized and 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree