Surgical Serv/ASU RN CBU - Per Diem

Mount Desert Island Hospital; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor, ME seeks a registered nurse to provide direct, total nursing care for patients in the Ambulatory Surgical Unit, spanning pediatric to geriatric ages. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care, delegating to unlicensed staff and coordinating with MDs, anesthesia and other nursing personnel.

Maine RN license and current BLS/ACLS/PALS are required. This role demands strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work calmly under pressure,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Holds current Maine RN license.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required.
• Specialty certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to acute surgical patients across pediatric to geriatric ages.
• Delegate and supervise unlicensed surgical services staff.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care within policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional maturity

Computer skills

IV/Portacath access

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Maine RN license

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Specialty certification encouraged

Job description

Description

Responsible for the direct, total nursing care of acute pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric surgical patients; including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care within the policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Surgical Unit and MDI Hospital. Delegates and supervises the patient care activities of unlicensed Surgical Services Staff and Ancillary personnel.

Requirements

Education, Training or Certifications Required

• 1. Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• 2. Holds current Maine RN license.
• 3. Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required.
• 4. Specialty certification encouraged.

Experience Required

• 1. Previous Ambulatory Surgery nursing care experience required.
• 2. Minimum 1-2 years acute care nursing experience required.
• 3. Recent PACU experience required.

Special Requirements

• 1. Proficient IV/Portacath access skills.
• 2. Strong interpersonal skills.
• 3. Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
• 4. Familiarity with computer applications.

Cognitive Requirements

• 1. Ability to integrate clinical information into a useful format and communicate such to MDs, Anesthesia and Nursing personnel.
• 2. Ability to work calmly and effectively in emergency situations and cope effectively with stress.
• 3. Ability to prioritize workload.

Physical Demands

• 1. Must have adequate hearing, vision and manual dexterity.
• 2. Must be able to engage in long periods of standing/walking/bending.
• 3. Must be able to engage in moderate to heavy lifting (25-50 lbs.).
• 4. Must be able to push heavy objects (stretchers/chairs).
• 5. General health must be such as to work regularly scheduled hours and to meet the demands of an active position.
• 6. Must pass employee physical prior to orientation to position.
• 7. Must be physically able to perform CPR.

Environment

• 1. Potential for exposure to blood/body fluids.
• 2. Potential for exposure to infectious diseases.
• 3. Potential for exposure to periods of high stress.
• 4. Requires use of telephone and VDT.