Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Care - Cumberland

Per Diem/As Needed position. Requisition #98405.

About the role

The Home Care RN supports MaineHealth Care at Home's (MHCAH) mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both MHCAH and the Maine State Board of Nursing, the Home Care RN provides highly reliable, evidenced based, patient-family centered quality care through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of nursing care. Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with the initial contact with the health care system and may continue across the continuum. Services may be provided on an outpatient, and/or community basis.

Position highlights

• Enjoy a less stressful pace of work, treating one patient at a time
• Case manage a set number of cases
• Follow patient cases from start to finish
• Work closely with patients and families, building better relationships
• Give full, undivided attention to each patient
• Educate patients and family members about care, treatment, and diagnosis in a more in-depth manner
• Weekend scheduling – every 4th weekend rotation

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine
• Current certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers
• Current, valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy
• Greater than one year of RN experience required

Skills

• Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work options
• Student loan assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Recognition programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Shift differentials or other incentives where applicable

Pay

$31.79 to $43.02 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

Schedule

Per Diem/As Needed. Weekend rotation every 4th weekend.

For questions about this role, contact kathy.smith@mainehealth.org.