About this role
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Essential Duties:
• 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. This includes adult, geriatric and the general patient population. • 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. • Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. • Demonstrates the ability to start peripheral IV’s. • Demonstrates the ability to care 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 and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. • Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. • Participation in performance improvement and CQI activities. • Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. • 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. • 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 in accordance with hospital standards. • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education. • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Education and Experience: Med/Surg/Rehab
• 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.
Critical Care/ED
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. • Current Registered Nurse License, in the state of Maine, BSN preferred. • Current ACLS and BLS (PALS desired) • TNCC desired
Preferred:
• One year of nursing experience • Bilingual
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment I am actively listening and seeking information I am honest, truthful, and consistent I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways
• Serve as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A+ experience to every patient and team member, every day
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!