RN STATION 1 (FT NIGHTS 36 HRS.) 1RN05

Penobscot Valley Hospital; Lincoln (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria plan

Health insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, Maine is seeking a full-time RN for night shift (7P–7A), 36 hours weekly, with occasional float to the Emergency Department. PVH employment application is required and all offers are contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

The role emphasizes patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and collaboration with the MDT. PVH offers health plan contributions, 403(b), and earned time off.

Qualifications

• Current Maine nursing license is required.
• BSN preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial age-appropriate nursing assessments.
• Reassesses patients regularly and documents changes.
• Develops and implements care plans with physicians.
• Administers medications using five rights and med verify.
• Mentors and communicates with the care team and MDT.
• Participates in discharge planning and follow-up calls.

Skills

Maine Nursing License

BSN preferred

Critical Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

1RN05

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

Position is full time, 36 hours, night shift, including weekends and holidays, occasionally floating to the Emergency Department.

7P-7A

Job Functions

1. Performs initial age-appropriate nursing assessment.
2. Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments.
3. Completes discharge assessment to identify patient discharge needs.
4. Identifies priorities for the delivery of nursing care.
5. Develops/implements plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
6. Executes appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals.
7. Communicates patient care activities to health care team members.
8. Updates health care team members of current status and any changes in plan.
9. Documents patient care activities in accordance with established standards and hospital policies and procedures.
10. Initiates specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate.
11. Assists with patient charges.
12. Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act.
13. Maintains a physical environment that provides for patient and staff safety and wellness.
14. Ensures that supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order.
15. Reports situations involving questionable safety/legality promptly to nursing manager.
16. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or external disaster.
17. Demonstrates knowledge of drug administration and effects.
18. Utilizes appropriate drug reference sources for drug information.
19. Administers drugs correctly utilizing the “five rights” through med verify.
20. Evaluates patient response to medications.
21. Assesses need for patient / family education and provides teaching as indicated.
22. Completes discharge plan, and ensures patient / family understanding of plan.
23. Performs follow up calls to patients.
24. Assesses nursing care throughout shift.
25. Participates in MDT meetings, and bedside rounding with hospitalist and case manager.
26. Promotes the hospital and its employees through professional behavior.
27. Participates in department plan to meet regulatory standards.
28. Serves on hospital committees and helps to review and revise policies and procedures.
29. Attends staff meetings and in-services.

Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Emergency Management: As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Requirements

Current Maine nursing license BSN preferred. Ability to problem solve; critical thinking skills; effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge base to include nursing assessment and skills for all age groups. BLS certification required and ACLS certification preferred.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees with 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.