*PRECEPTOR REGISTERED NURSE- INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, seeks a Registered Nurse Preceptor for the Intensive Care Unit to mentor new nurses and supervise patient care.

This full-time, day-shift role requires an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, BSN, and critical care experience; CCRN is preferred and preceptor training is encouraged.

Competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits support professional growth and staff well-being throughout their nursing careers.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license.
• BLS certificate on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• BSN required.
• Critical Care experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year as staff RN in acute care hospital; CCU/ICU experience required.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• Completion of preceptor class.
• BSN degree required.

Responsibilities

• Guide, direct and supervise the nursing activities of the preceptee.
• Provide guidance and consultation on patient care and scope of practice.
• Create formal and informal learning opportunities for peers on practice issues and current research.
• Oversee the preceptee in delivering safe patient care using the nursing process.
• Communicate with physicians and care team about changes in patient condition and treatment responses.

Skills

Current RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN degree

Critical care experience

Preceptor training

CCRN certification preferred

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

REGISTERED NURSE PRECEPTOR-INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

FULL TIME- DAYS

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse Preceptor functions as a teacher and mentor in guiding, directing and supervising technical nursing activities of the nurse preceptee. Provides guidance and consultation when needed, regarding effective patient care and scope of practice. Creates formal and informal learning opportunities for peers regarding practice issues, technology and/or current research, identifies and intervenes when staff weaknesses are identified. The Registered Nurse Preceptor is responsible for the oversight of the preceptee in the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible for the care given to their assigned patients. They communicate with the physician, nurse director, coworkers about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Works collaboratively with patients, patients’ family, significant other(s) and hospital staff to achieve goals and outcomes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.

5. Previous Critical Care experience preferred.

6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care required.

7. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.

8. Completion of preceptor class.

9. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.80 to $54.75. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf