RN, Orthopedics

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Starting pay is $33.50/hr. (not including shift differentials)

Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for eligible candidates

Position Summary:

The RN is responsible for managing individualized direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing exceptional patient experience by supporting and educating the patient and family throughout their hospitalization; functions as the patient advocate while actively following a plan of care responding to changes in condition and/or response to treatments.

Essential Duties:

* Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients.
* Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes adult, geriatric and the general patient population.
* Demonstrates a time conscious awareness and ability to prioritize during high acuity situations.
* Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
* Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
* Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
* Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
* Demonstrates the ability to start peripheral IV's.
* Demonstrates the ability to care for post-surgical patients.
* Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
* Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
* Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
* Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on patient status.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
* Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
* Participation in performance improvement and CQI activities.
* Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
* Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co-workers and providers.
* Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
* Documentation meets current standards and policies.
* Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
* Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
* Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
* Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
* Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Experience:

Med/Surg/Rehab:

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Current Registered Nurse License, in the state of Maine, BSN preferred.
* Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.

Critical Care/ED:

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Current Registered Nurse License, in the state of Maine, BSN preferred.
* Current ACLS and BLS (PALS desired)
* TNCC desired

Preferred:

* One year of nursing experience
* Bilingual

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
* I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
* I am actively listening and seeking information
* I am honest, truthful, and consistent
* I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
* I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
* I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
* I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.


* Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
* Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application