Adult Psych RN - Inpatient Behavioral Unit

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care within an inpatient behavioral unit. You will use the nursing process, delegate tasks, supervise when appropriate, and educate patients and families while ensuring a safe care environment.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and manage health care, with CPI training preferred and eligibility for Maine RN licensure and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Basic Dysrhythmia, IV insertion/care, wound care, PICC lines, and foley care may be some of the skills required in an inpatient behavioral unit.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained before completion of orientation
• Current Maine RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing program required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit.
• Delegate appropriate interventions and supervise others as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment and provide education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with other health professionals in planning and management of care.

Skills

Dysrhythmia knowledge

IV insertion

Wound care

PICC line care

Foley care

CPI training (preferred)

Education

Graduate of an approved Nursing program

Current Maine RN license

Tools

Basic Life Support

Job description

Covenant Health in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care within an inpatient behavioral unit. You will use the nursing process, delegate tasks, supervise when appropriate, and educate patients and families while ensuring a safe care environment.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and manage health care, with CPI training preferred and eligibility for Maine RN licensure and BLS certification required.