Ambulatory Surgery RN: Patient Care & Education Leader

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

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care within the inpatient behavioral unit, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

The RN delegates appropriate interventions, supervises staff, maintains a safe environment, and educates patients and families while collaborating with physicians and other health professionals in care planning.

Qualifications

• Current Maine RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• CPI training preferred or obtained before orientation.
• 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 interventions to others when appropriate and supervise as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for rendering nursing care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with other health professionals in planning and management of care.

Skills

Dysrhythmia knowledge

IV insertion/IV care

Wound care

PICC line care

Foley care

CPI training (preferred)

Education

Graduate of an approved Nursing program

Job description

St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care within the inpatient behavioral unit, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

The RN delegates appropriate interventions, supervises staff, maintains a safe environment, and educates patients and families while collaborating with physicians and other health professionals in care planning.