Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department

Overview

Department: Emergency Unit
Schedule: Full-Time, Evening, 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends
Hospital: Central Maine Medical Center
Location: Lewiston, ME

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.
• Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
• Knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Bonus Information

• Bonus Amount Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience.
• Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered Nurses.
• Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.