RN Adult Psych

Covenant Health; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care within an inpatient behavioral unit. You will use the nursing process, delegate tasks, supervise when appropriate, and educate patients and families while ensuring a safe care environment.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and manage health care, with CPI training preferred and eligibility for Maine RN licensure and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit.
• Delegate appropriate interventions and supervise others as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment and provide education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with other health professionals in planning and management of care.

Skills

Dysrhythmia knowledge

IV insertion

Wound care

PICC line care

Foley care

CPI training (preferred)

Education

Graduate of an approved Nursing program

Current Maine RN license

Tools

Basic Life Support

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.