Nurse Practitioner

3 days ago

Waterville, Maine, United States Northern Light Health Full time
Job Title: Registered Nurse II

Join Northern Light Health as a Registered Nurse II and take on a challenging and rewarding role in our Hospice department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care to our patients and their families.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse II is a fully competent practitioner of nursing, responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. This role requires the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, and the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Registered Nurse II has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment.

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with agency policies/procedures and national safety goals and identifying & communicating workarounds that have a potential impact on patient safety.
  • Perform and document comprehensive and holistic assessments. Interpret and respond to abnormal diagnostic data. Anticipate potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance if needed.
  • Develop a relationship with the patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care. Treat patients with courtesy and respect. Seek resources for reconciling one's own personal issues and biases.
  • Demonstrate basic critical thinking skills.
  • Documentation is concise, accurate, and complete reflecting adherence to agency, regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Complete population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the agency specific scope of service. Identify age, cultural, or other population specific patient needs based on assessment findings. Work collaboratively with patients and families of diverse backgrounds to develop plan of care.
  • Practice is consistent with Northern Light Health policy and procedures. Understands evidence for practice change. Demonstrates knowledge of reliable resources to support evidenced based practice.
  • Utilize appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance. Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas. Contribute to a healthy work environment by consistently utilizing effective communications with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Actively implement and update multidisciplinary plan of care and collaborate with internal and external resources to meet patient care needs. Identify and evaluate changes in patient conditions that impact staffing, frequency of visits or the provision of safe patient care.
  • Identify opportunities to improve utilization of resources.
  • Take responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing clinical evidence-based competencies (CBO) and department specific competencies. Seek opportunities to promote and advance professional growth. Serve on and/or contribute to the work of local or agency-based practice committee. Seek evidence in nursing literature to identify/support best practice.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and contribute positively to department performance improvement outcomes. Identify potential safety issues to department manager and/or local or agency-based practice committee.
  • Provide service and produce work at or above expected levels of quality and consistent with agency defined quantitative standards.
Requirements:
  • Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance.
  • Must be able to drive within assigned region as directed.
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers is required to be obtained prior to independent visits.
  • Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives.
  • Arithmetic
  • Basic Life Support
  • Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct.
  • Catheterization
  • Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
  • Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity.
  • Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management.
  • Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language.
  • Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions.
  • Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors.
  • Human Capital, Supply Chain and Financial Software.
  • Injection Administartion
  • IV Placement
  • Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
  • Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.
  • MS Teams
  • Multi-line phone, scanner, photocopier, fax, and internet.
  • Obtain Vital Signs
  • Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help.
  • Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors.
  • Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority.
  • Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree.
  • Specimen Collection
  • Sterile Gloving Technique
  • Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities.
  • Wound Care
  • Zoom
  • Credentials
  • Required Registered Nurse
  • Education
  • Required Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degree Preferred.
  • Required Experience
  • 1 year/years of Clinical Experience
  • Working Conditions
  • Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
  • Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
  • Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
  • Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
  • Potential exposure to noxious odors.
  • Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting.
  • Prolonged periods of standing.
  • Prolonged periods of walking.
  • Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
  • Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
  • Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Extend body and limbs to reach items.
  • Prolonged periods of kneeling.
  • Need to travel to perform responsible duties

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