$20,000 Signing Bonus for eligible new hires

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse on the Cardiac Telemetry unit 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: Cardio-Pulmonary, dialysis, oncology, and all general med/surgical patients treated on the unit. The RN will delegate those interventions, which may be performed by others, supervises as appropriate, assists in maintaining a safe environment for the rendering of effective nursing care provide education to patients, and families, and collaborates with other health professionals in the planning management of health care.

C2 is a fast-paced, 31-bed unit, serving a primarily geriatric population.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Associate degree in Nursing (or 3-year Diploma) required Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Must possess a valid State of Maine RN license

• BLS certification required

• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire

• Must attend telemetry course during orientation

  EXPERIENCE

• 1-year previous nursing experience preferred

  OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required

• Responsible, supportive team player

  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.