Northern Light Mercy Hospital- Portland, ME
Department: Intensive Care Unit- IMC/Step Down Unit
Position is located: Mercy Fore River
Work Type: PRN- Temporary
FTE: 0.010000- Per Diem (24 hours/week)
Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
This position is a Temporary PRN position working in the Staffing Pool for 24 hours per week. This is a 13-week position with an enhanced pay rate!
Candidates eligible for this position include:
- RNs who are new hires to Northern Light Health or Northern Light Mercy
- RNs who are not currently employed within Northern Light Health
- RNs who have previously worked for Northern Light Health or Northern Light Mercy and have not worked for Northern Light Health or Mercy for at least 90 days (first time rehire only)
Summary:
The Staff Nurse I is a Registered Nurse who is a beginning professional caregiver, entering into practice and establishing a professional identity. 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 Staff Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients on a Nursing Unit, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Staff Nurse 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 the care him/herself 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:
- Demonstrate system values and integrates them into daily organizational practice.
- Actively support patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
- Ability to influence others' actions and decisions without express authority.
- Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
Competencies and Skills:
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors.
- 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.
- Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority.
- Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making.
Credentials:
- Required Registered Nurse
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