RN Skilled Nursing

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse at D'Youville Pavilion delivers direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process across the unit in Lewiston, ME. They assess patients on admission and throughout the stay, developing and updating multidisciplinary plans of care and reviewing discharge plans with families, documenting a discharge summary.

They administer medications, IV therapy, and blood products per established standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Active Maine RN license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and throughout stay.
• Develop and update multidisciplinary care plans.
• Discharge planning and documentation of discharge summaries.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and blood products per standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Fast-paced work

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Valid State of Maine RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse at D'Youville Pavilion is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit. The RN will be responsible for assessing patients on admission and throughout stay, developing and periodically updating individualized, multidisciplinary plan of care, and reviewing discharge plans/instructions with patients/families and documenting a discharge summary. They would administer medications, IV therapy, blood and its components according to established clinical standards and policies.

The Transitional Rehabilitation Unit occupies the second floor of d'Youville Pavilion. This 42-bed unit provides short-term, skilled nursing and rehab services to patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, stroke, and other illnesses or injuries of a short-term nature where a rehab approach might be beneficial. Nursing services often include IV therapy, wound care and geriatric assessment and management

Job Requirements

Education

• Associates Degree in Nursing Required
• Valid State of Maine RN license required
• BLS certification required

Experience

• At least 1 year previous experience preferred, but not required

Other Skills Required

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required
• Highly organized
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple priorities

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

$31.84 - $43.85

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.