JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit. The Cecile J. Coulomb Emergency Center offers a full spectrum of emergency care and a separate Chest Pain Center. The RN will be responsible for assessing patients during admission and throughout their stay, administering IV medications/therapy/blood as needed, providing patient education, and documenting nursing care actions, teaching, observations, and patient responses.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Associate degree in Nursing (or a 3-year Diploma) required

• Must possess a valid State of Maine RN license

• BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required

  EXPERIENCE

• 2–3 years previous nursing experience, preferred

• At least 1 year previous critical care nursing experience, preferred

  OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required

• Responsible, supportive team player

• Flexibility to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

  Covenant Health System Values

  ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  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.

  It is an expectation that all staff at Covenant Health will comply with and encourage others to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and standards including but not limited to State licensing, HIPAA, DNV and the standards of conduct that are part of our corporate “Organizational Integrity” program.