The incumbent is 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. The Registered Nurse I is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Registered Nurse I has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment.
The nurse plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing care or assigning the care to other qualified staff. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional
and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.
Responsibilities: Provides safe and effective patient care by using best practices during hand off communication and when reporting patient care information and appropriately asks for assistance from other staff. (Patient Safety) • Demonstrates knowledge and skills in location, operation, and care of equipment. (Patient Safety) • Performs and documents systematic backssments according to established criteria. (Clinical backssments) • Recognizes and responds to abnormal diagnostic
data and reports to appropriate provide (Clinical backssments) • Develops and maintains a professional and personable relationship and appearance with patients/ families and staff.
(Caring & Code of Conduct) • Treats patients with courtesy and respect. (Caring & Code of Conduct) • Utilizes theoretical knowledge base to operationalize care. (Critical Thinking) • Documentation is accurate and complete reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements (Documentation) • Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service. (Population Specific Competency) • Provides culturally competent care to patients and families.
(Population Specific Competency) • Provides patient centered care. (Population Specific Competency) • Practice is consistent with Northern Light Health policy and procedures. (Evidenced Based Practice & Research) • Demonstrates awareness of evidence-based practice. (Evidenced Based Practice & Research) • Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed. (Leadership and Professional Conduct) • Implements the plan of care and identifies resources to meet patient care needs.
(Collaboration and Teamwork) • Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care. (Collaboration and Teamwork) • Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeks assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts. (Collaboration and Teamwork) • Seeks assistance from colleagues in the daily care of patients on the unit. (Collaboration and Teamwork) • Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient care. (Collaboration and Teamwork) • Utilizes available resources in an appropriate manner and seeks assistance when needed (Resource Management) • Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing clinical evidence-based competencies (CBO) and member specific competencies.
(Professional Development) • Obtains 12 contact hours or a 3-credit professional development course or as specified by individual member organization. (Professional Development) • Maintains an up-to-date personal educational file to demonstrate compliance with educational requirements. (Professional Development) • Actively participates in the peer review process.
(Professional Development) • Demonstrates and articulates awareness of performance improvement initiatives. (Performance Improvement) Other information: BLS Required. Competencies and skills: Essential: Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level. Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors.
Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills. No previous experience required. Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances.
Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues. Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration. 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.
Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time. Credentials: Essential: Registered Nurse Education: Essential: High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Working conditions: Essential: Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends). For more details: jobs-search.
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for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Registered Nurse I has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment. The nurse plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing care or assigning the care to other qualified staff.
The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. Provides safe and effective patient care
by using best practices during hand off communication and when reporting patient care information and appropriately asks for assistance from other staff. (Patient Safety) • Demonstrates knowledge and skills in location, operation, and care of equipment.
(Patient Safety) • Performs and documents systematic backssments according to established criteria. (Clinical backssments) • Recognizes and responds to abnormal diagnostic data and reports to appropriate provide (Clinical backssments) • Develops and maintains a professional and personable relationship and appearance with patients/ families and staff. (Caring & Code of Conduct) • Treats patients with courtesy and respect. (Caring & Code
of Conduct) • Utilizes theoretical knowledge base to operationalize care.
(Critical Thinking) • Documentation is accurate and complete reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements (Documentation) • Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service. (Population Specific Competency) • Provides culturally competent care to patients and families. (Population Specific Competency) • Provides patient centered care. (Population Specific Competency) • Practice is consistent with Northern Light Health policy and procedures. (Evidenced Based Practice & Research) • Communicates effectively with patients, family members, and all members of the interdisciplinary team, seeking assistance for conflict resolution as needed.
(Leadership and Professional Conduct) • Implements the plan of care and identifies resources to meet patient care needs. (Collaboration and Teamwork) • Identifies and communicates changes in patient conditions that may impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care. (Collaboration and Teamwork) • Contributes to a healthy work environment by exhibiting professional behaviors and seeks assistance in addressing interpersonal conflicts. (Collaboration and Teamwork) • Seeks assistance from colleagues in the daily care of patients on the unit.
(Collaboration and Teamwork) • Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient care. (Collaboration and Teamwork) • Utilizes available resources in an appropriate manner and seeks assistance when needed (Resource Management) • Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing clinical evidence-based competencies (CBO) and member specific competencies. (Professional Development) • Demonstrates and articulates awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
(Performance Improvement) Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation. Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level. Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills. No previous experience required. Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; Promotes Health and Safety: Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable. Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas.
Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends). For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_dover-foxcroft-c433358/rn-medical-unit-full-time-nights-dover-foxcroft_i1957465317
with pride. Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93-bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover-Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
RN Weekend Warrior Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for days/evenings and up to $6,000 Sign-on Bonus for nights for eligible employees- paid each pay week! Wage Scale $30.00 to $36.00 Hibbard's Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center makes available an every weekend scheduling option to CNA-Ms newly hired in the Nursing department on a limited
basis. Employees must make a commitment to enroll in the program for twenty-six (26) consecutive weekends (six months). During this period, the employee will be scheduled to work a minimum of three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts per weekend.
For the purpose of defining this program, the " weekend" begins on Friday at 6:30am and ends on Monday evening at 7:00pm. We are looking for a registered nurse to join our nursing staff in providing excellent health care to our residents. Your duty of caring for the residents coming into our facility include tasks like creating and maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication and monitoring for side effects, recording vital
signs, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions.
A bachelor's degree in nursing and a state license are essential requirements for consideration. You will also need to be trained in BLS/CPR and be ACLS-certified. A professional, friendly attitude and effective communication skills are keys to becoming successful in this role. What you will receive as a First Atlantic Health Care Weekend Warrior Employee A premium differential of $5.00 per hour will be paid for hours actually worked within the defined weekend time. This premium is in addition to any and all weekend differentials. Pay on Demand; access to your pay every day Comprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability Flexible Savings Account, including medical dependent care Paid time off401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career in healthcare with us.
Registered Nurse Responsibilities: Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports. Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments. Recording patient vital signs and medical information. Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests. Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions. Administering non-intravenous medications backssing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members. Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses. RN Requirements: AS or BS degree in nursing Must be currently registered/licensed in Maine.
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records and/or solid computer skills Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally Effective leadership skills and/or ability to invest in growing this skill Read, write, speak, and understand the English language For more details: jobs-search. org/information-technology_dover-foxcroft-c433358/rn-weekend-warrior-dover-foxcroft_i1949956253
