RN Adolescent Psychiatric Unit Days

Covenant Health; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN at St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, ME, delivers direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process across unit areas.

You will delegate non-licensed tasks, supervise where appropriate, and uphold a safe environment while educating patients and families and coordinating with the health team. The role requires a Maine RN license, BLS certification, and completion of an approved nursing program, with CPI training preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic Dysrhythmia, IV insertion/care, wound care, PICC lines and foley care may be required in an inpatient behavioral unit.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The RN delivers direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit.
• The RN delegates tasks, supervises as appropriate, and maintains a safe care environment.
• Provides education to patients and families and collaborates with other health professionals in care planning.

Skills

Dysrhythmia

IV insertion

Wound care

PICC lines

Foley care

CPI training

Education

Maine RN license

Graduate of an approved Nursing program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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.