Registered Nurse Emergency Department Preceptor

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Modern acute care environment

Fast hiring process

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse Preceptor for the Emergency Services department. The role focuses on mentoring staff, guiding patient care, and maintaining high standards within a fast-paced ED setting.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC, and at least one year in an acute care or ED environment. Preceptor training is required, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• PALS certificate and/or ENPC required within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting; ED experience preferred.
• Completion of preceptor class.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• The RN Preceptor serves as a teacher and mentor guiding and supervising nursing activities of the preceptee.
• Provides guidance and consultation on patient care and scope of practice.
• Creates learning opportunities for peers on practice issues, technology and research.
• Oversees delivery of safe patient care using the nursing process and communicates with the physician and care team.
• Ensures patient privacy and works with families and hospital staff to achieve goals.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

ER experience

preceptor training

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience. Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered Nurses

Bonus Amount

Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience. Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered Nurses

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Pay: $37.80–$54.75/hour

Full-time, 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12

Department: Emergency Services

Ideal candidate will have nurse preceptor experience in the ED .

Why Join Our Team?

• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
• Modern acute care environment
• Streamlined hiring process with fast decisions

Fast Hiring Process

Why Experienced Emergency Nurses Choose This Role

Put your clinical expertise to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department where critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork make a difference every shift. Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

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 his/her assigned patients. He/She communicates 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

• Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC required 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Completion of preceptor class.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility May Require Items Listed Below)

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certification within 12 months of hire required.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.80 to $54.75 per hour. 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.

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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