Float RN - Part Time, Nights
- Lewiston, ME
- Permanent
- Part-time
Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical
condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and
accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing
duties in all departments including the regional facilities with adequate supervision.Essential Duties:
- Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients.
- Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per
- 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
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient
- 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
- 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
- Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills
- Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
- Participation in performance improvement and CQI activities.
- Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor,
- 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
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current
ongoing education.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
·Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
·IV Therapy and Phlebotomy experience required.
·2 years' experience preferred, 1 year’s acute care experience required.Language Skills:·Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
·Strong written and verbal skills.
·Additional languages preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. 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.