Evergreen - Registered Nurse RN- New Graduate Residency Program in Lewiston, ME

Registered Nurse RN - New Graduate Residency Program Join to apply for the Registered Nurse RN - New Graduate Residency Program role at Central Maine Healthcare Registered Nurse RN - New Graduate Residency Program 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Registered Nurse RN - New Graduate Residency Program role at Central Maine Healthcare Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, Life Flight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! Up to $15,000 sign on bonus available! • We can accommodate full time or part time, nights and some days. We have a need for new nurses in the following areas: ICU SSU ED Orthopedics Oncology Medical Surgery Pediatric Adult Medical Surgery Cardiopulmonary/Telemetry Rehabilitation If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! Responsibilities Position Summary: The RN is responsible for managing individualized direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations by promoting and restoring patients’ health through 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 assessment and develops plan of care for patients. • Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment 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…