Emergency Department RN Full Time Days

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 95,790,000 - 131,923,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Excellent benefits

Clinical ladder advancement

Dedicated educator

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, ME, seeks an Acute Care RN for the Emergency Department to provide direct and indirect patient care, perform triage, monitor patients, and educate families on health outcomes.

You will collaborate with providers to implement lifesaving procedures, delegate tasks to the care team, and support a strong, compassionate departmental culture. Current Maine RN license required; BLS/ACLS/PALS training is a plus and may be provided on hire.

Qualifications

• Active Maine RN license required.
• Desire to work in acute care setting.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS training a plus, provided on hire.
• Collaborative positive team focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care in the ED.
• Triage patients according to guidelines and monitor condition.
• Delegate tasks and collaborate with providers for lifesaving procedures.
• Educate patients and families on health outcomes.

Skills

RN License

Acute care

Team collaboration

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Summary:

The Acute Care RN in the ED is responsible for providing direct and indirect care to patients in an emergency setting, delegating tasks to other care team members as needed, and providing safe, effective, and compassionate care to our patients. Patients and families will look to you for education and knowledge on improved health outcomes. You will assess, prioritize, and triage patients according to set guidelines, continuously monitor your patients while interpreting changes in patient condition, and work collaboratively with providers to implement lifesaving procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Current RN Maine RN License required


• Desire to work in acute care setting


• BLS, ACLS, and PALS training completion a plus but will be provided upon hire


• Collaborative positive team focus

Why choose our department?

• Acute care setting with a community feel


• Positive culture focus


• Supportive leadership team with staying power


• Nursing order sets offering autonomy in your practice


• Flexible scheduling


• Excellent benefits


• Great balance of RN experience within the department


• Every third weekend requirement (not every other)


• Clinical ladder advancement potential, encouragement, and support


• A dedicated educator specific to the department


• Continued training available


• The ability to make a real difference in the community


• You are given a voice that is heard within the department and can affect change

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

$33.43 - $46.04

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.