Location: Lewiston,ME, USA
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.Starting pay is $33.50/hr (not including shift differentials)!Sign on bonus of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates!APPLY TODAY!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 desiredPreferred:* One year of nursing experience* BilingualKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience StandardsI am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentI am actively listening and seeking informationI am honest, truthful, and consistentI am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyI am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriateI am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkI 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 dayIf you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!