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 backssment and develops plan of care for patients. Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe backssment 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 a 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!
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it. We recognize the need to be where our patients are; closer to their communities and offering high quality care through innovative channels. To meet the unique needs of our patient population, we have implemented tele-health and opened Maine Urgent Care and Ambulatory surgical centers within our communities.
Our clinical affiliation with Mass General Hospital in Boston provides our community with the most innovative and current treatments available without having to leave Maine. As we continue to expand our services, one thing remains unchanged… our commitment to providing the best healthcare to the region's residents. Our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and staff are
committed to providing patients with the quality medical care they deserve! Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a BC/BE Internal Medicine Hospitalist or experienced Hospitalist trained in Family Medicine to join our team!
This is an employed Adult Hospital Medicine opportunity. Central Maine Hospitalists are employed by and committed to our own non-profit health system, Central Maine Healthcare. Our Hospitalist physicians, including those in high-level leadership roles, team with clinical and administrative partners throughout the system to drive quality and safety for our patients and our communities. We are excited to be expanding and integrating as a regional Hospital Medicine program.
Whether you prefer to be at our 25-bed critical access facility in the attractive lakes region, or spend most of your time at our flagship tertiary care facility, you will have a broad array of clinical and professional opportunities.
Our open positions include primarily day staff, highly incented Nocturnists, as well as hybrid options. Mentoring and support for career growth has resulted in our team leading an award winning Palliative Care program, certified Acute Rehab unit, and the only Hospital Medicine Fellowship in northern New England. As clinician educator we also provide inpatient training for core medical students from the University of New England and our unopposed Family Medicine Residency Program.
We believe in flexible schedules, offer excellent benefits including student loan repayment, and provide a salary structure based on a competitive guarantee with productivity incentives. The ability to shape a meaningful career in Hospital Medicine with exceptional colleagues, while providing a high quality of life for our families has resulted in remarkable retention on our team. We invite you to contact us and explore our locations in Central Maine which offer easy access to all of the scenic amenities in this beautiful state. Fulfill your calling at Central Maine Healthcare to help keep patients healthier and happier so they can enjoy more of what life has to offer.
About Our Community: Maine is a land full of beauty offering beautiful beaches, a rocky coastline, lakes and mountains all within driving distance. Maine has lots to offer outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year from camping, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, etc. Within the state there is a burgeoning food, craft drink and entertainment scene. For families, Maine offers safe communities with access to rural and urban areas; as well as nearby airports, train and bus stations.
Boston is just a couple of hours to the south and can be accessed by car, train or bus. Lewiston Region: Maine's second largest city, Lewiston and the city of Auburn sit on the banks of the Androscoggin River. Together the cities, L/A as it is referred to locally, form the cultural and business center of Androscoggin County. The cities offer a robust food, drink and arts scene along with world-class educational institutions, such as Bates College. Outdoor opportunities abound with trails, public green spaces and water access to the river and area lakes. Bridgton Region: Bridgton is a town in Cumberland County, Maine; a resort area in Maine's Lake Region and home to Bridgton Academy, a private preparatory school.
The town is nestled among many of the state's most scenic lakes and offers a variety of year-round outdoor recreation activities, as well as easy access to some of the area's most significant historical and cultural sites, as well as the Atlantic coast beaches. Ski enthusiasts, in particular, will love this area for its ski slopes -these unique ski slopes, created by the townspeople in the 1930's, spell the word " LOVE" Rumford Region: A beautiful, rural area, the town is located in west-central Maine's Oxford County and is surrounded by forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes.
This area boasts many recreational opportunities for boating, swimming and fishing; and it's also home to the largest waterfall east of Niagara. The business district of the town is located on " The Island" located between the Androscoggin River and the canals. The Island features restaurants and retail stores along with the local government offices, Post Office and banking institutions. The Benefits of joining Central Maine Healthcare: Work life balance with flexible schedules and Paid time off Excellent annual compensation and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Malpractice and Tail coverage, etc.
Generous Sign-on Bonus program Concierge Relocation Assistance or Bonus option Tuition Loan Reimbursement Continuing Medical Education - 5 paid CME days and $3,500 for CME activities For more information, visit Central Maine Healthcare or connect with us on Facebook, Linked In and Twitter To be considered for this position: Please be considered for this position, please apply through our online, short application process using the APPLY button.
Should you have any difficulty applying, please contact: Rinda Wiseman Senior Provider Recruiter If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! For more details: jobs-search. org/hospitalist_lewiston-c425838/hospitalist-lewiston_i1959779390
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