RN CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY- Full Time Day Shift- *NEW INCREASED RATES!*

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

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Maine seeks a registered nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process across units. You will delegate tasks, supervise where appropriate, and maintain a safe environment for high-quality care.

Education for patients and families is part of the role, with collaboration across health professionals for care planning. The position requires Maine RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and evidence of nursing program graduation.

Qualifications

• Maine RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• 1–3 years pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPI training preferred or obtained before orientation.
• Ability to work well in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Delegate interventions, supervise when appropriate, and maintain a safe care environment.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with health professionals for care planning.

Skills

High-stress performance

Team collaboration

Patient and family education

Education

Maine RN license

Graduate of an approved Nursing program

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Job description

Job Summary:

The RN is an essential member of the Patient Care Team who is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit. The RN delegates those interventions that may 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

• Current Maine RN license required.


• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric


• Advanced Life support (PALS) certifications are required.


• Graduate of an approved Nursing program isrequired.


• 1-3 years previous nursing experience working with children and adolescents preferred


• Basic Dysrhythmia ispreferred or obtained before completion of orientation.


• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is preferred or obtained before completion oforientation.


• Responsible, supportive team player.


• Ability to work well in high-stress situations.

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.