• Staff RN - Per Diem

    Covenant Health (Bangor, ME)


    The starting rate for this position is: $32.48/hr

     

    Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Under the supervision of the Unit Director, the RN performs patient care functions as approved by the State of Maine Board of Nursing and St. Joseph Hospital policies and procedures. The Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse will provide direct supervision for the shift the RN is assigned.

    POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR REGISTERED NURSE

    A. Failure to maintain current BLS and current nursing license will result in inability to work until proof of

     

    re-certification is obtained.

     

    B. Net Learning, TB mask fit testing, continuing education hours and annual competency requirements.

    C. Locates emergency devices (i.e. oxygen and gas shut off valves, fire alarms, fire evacuation doors) and is able to

     

    verbalize role during emergency situations (i.e. code red, code blue, code strong and disaster).

     

    D. Provides for the safety of the patients through appropriate use of equipment, supplies and observing universal

     

    precautions and reporting signs of abuse per hospital policy.

     

    E. Admits, transfers and discharges patients including preparing patients for surgery and providing post operative

     

    care according to hospital policy.

     

    F. Transcribes and verifies physicians’ orders and according to Hospital policies and procedures.

    G. Reviews plan of care and updates per policy, prioritizes patient care effectively, initiates discharge planning

     

    early and communicates with ancillary departments to coordinate services.

     

    H. Documents nursing care (including patient education) consistently within charting guideline and provides

     

    necessary documentation for reimbursement purposes.

     

    I. Demonstrates knowledge of pain assessment and management to include epidural and other pain control

     

    devices.

    Criteria Specific to Preadmission Testing Nurse

    A. Determines pre-anesthesia testing requirements based on specific clinical indicators or risk factors

     

    predetermined by Anesthesia.

     

    B. Coordinates patient’s Pre-Admission testing telephone appointment with scheduling office.

    C. Maintains professional communication with provider offices, nursing units, ancillary departments and

     

    coworkers.

     

    D. Performs and documents a pre-anesthesia nursing assessment, including but not limited to, medical history,

     

    allergies, medications etc. and follows up with anesthesia as needed regarding questions or concerns related to

     

    patient care and treatment.

     

    E. Provides education for the patient and/or the responsible adult in the pre-admission phase.

    F. Actively involved in the Performance Improvement process.

    G. Performs other duties as assigned by the PAT Charge Nurse and/or Director of Perioperative Services.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Education:

    Current Maine RN license

     

    BLS within 30 days of hire ACLS within 90 days of hire PALS within 1 year of hire

     

    Bachelor's Degree preferred

    Experience:

    Telemetry experience preferred

    Other Skills Required:

    Must be a team player, have strong communication skills as well the ability to multi-task.

     

    Flexible hours

     

    Covenant Health Mission Statement

     

    We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

    Our Core Values:

    •Compassion

     

    We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

     

    •Integrity

     

    We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

     

    •Collaboration

     

    We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

     

    •Excellence

     

    We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

     

    Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).