Registered Nurse RN - Cardiopulmonary

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME seeks a Registered Nurse for the Coronary Care Unit. This full-time, day-shift role offers 12-hour shifts (3 x 12) with substantial sign-on bonuses for experienced RNs.

The position emphasizes direct patient care across pediatric to geriatric populations, collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to exceptional patient experiences. A competitive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with patients and family members with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of nursing process and patient advocacy.
• Ability to perform head-to-toe assessments and ongoing patient reassessments.

Responsibilities

• Obtain nursing history and develop care plans for patients.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments and patient reassessments.
• Prioritize care during high-acuity situations and coordinate with the care team.
• Administer medications safely and follow five rights of medication administration.
• Assist physicians with procedures and provide post-surgical care.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines and communicate effectively with team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

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 Title: Registered Nurse Department: Coronary Care Unit Full-time, Day Shift 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12 Pay: $36.00–$49.16/hour Don't forget to ask about the bonus! Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities Position Summary: The RN is responsible for managing individualized direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing exceptional patient experience by supporting and educating the patient and family throughout their hospitalization; functions as the patient advocate while actively following a plan of care responding to changes in condition and/or response to treatments.

• Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients.
• Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes adult, geriatric and the general patient population.

• Demonstrates a time conscious awareness and ability to prioritize during high acuity situations.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.

• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to start peripheral IV’s.
• Demonstrates the ability to care for post-surgical patients.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on patient status.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.

• Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Participation in performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co-workers and providers.

• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment

ii. I am actively listening and seeking information

iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent

iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate

vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

Pay Transparency Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $36.00 to $49.16 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. 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

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