RN Adolescent Mental Health Unit

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to join the patient care team in an inpatient behavioral unit. The RN will deliver direct and indirect care using the nursing process, delegate and supervise tasks, ensure a safe care environment, and educate patients and families.

The role requires Maine RN licensure, BLS certification, and graduation from an approved nursing program. CPI training is preferred or obtainable before orientation.

Qualifications

• Inpatient behavioral unit skills like dysrhythmia management, IV care, wound care, PICC line care and Foley care.
• CPI training preferred or obtained before orientation.
• Current Maine RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing program required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Delegate interventions to others and supervise as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe environment for effective nursing care and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with health professionals in planning and managing care.

Skills

Dysrhythmia management

IV insertion & care

Wound care

PICC line care

Foley care

CPI training

Education

Maine RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Job Summary:

Job Summary

The RN is an essential member of the Patient Care Team responsible for delivering direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit. The RN delegates those interventions that can be performed by others, supervises as appropriate, assists in maintaining a safe environment for the rendering of effective nursing care, provides education to patients, and families, and collaborates with other health professionals in the planning and management of health care.

Job Requirements

• Basic Dysrhythmia, IV insertion/ care, wound care, PICC lines, and foley care may be some of the skills required in an inpatient behavioral unit.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained before completion of orientation
• Current Maine RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing program required.

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.