Job Information
Covenant Health Staff RN - Per Diem in Bangor, Maine
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Unit Director, the RN performs patient care functions as approved by the State of Maine Board of Nursing and St. Joseph Hospital policies and procedures. The Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse will provide direct supervision for the shift the RN is assigned.
POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR REGISTERED NURSE
A. Failure to maintain current BLS and current nursing license will result in inability to work until proof of
re-certification is obtained.
B. Net Learning, TB mask fit testing, continuing education hours and annual competency requirements.
C. Locates emergency devices (i.e. oxygen and gas shut off valves, fire alarms, fire evacuation doors) and is able to
verbalize role during emergency situations (i.e. code red, code blue, code strong and disaster).
D. Provides for the safety of the patients through appropriate use of equipment, supplies and observing universal
precautions and reporting signs of abuse per hospital policy.
E. Admits, transfers and discharges patients including preparing patients for surgery and providing post operative
care according to hospital policy.
F. Transcribes and verifies physicians’ orders and according to Hospital policies and procedures.
G. Reviews plan of care and updates per policy, prioritizes patient care effectively, initiates discharge planning
early and communicates with ancillary departments to coordinate services.
H. Documents nursing care (including patient education) consistently within charting guideline and provides
necessary documentation for reimbursement purposes.
I. Demonstrates knowledge of pain assessment and management to include epidural and other pain control
devices.
Criteria Specific to Preadmission Testing Nurse
A. Determines pre-anesthesia testing requirements based on specific clinical indicators or risk factors
predetermined by Anesthesia.
B. Coordinates patient’s Pre-Admission testing telephone appointment with scheduling office.
C. Maintains professional communication with provider offices, nursing units, ancillary departments and
coworkers.
D. Performs and documents a pre-anesthesia nursing assessment, including but not limited to, medical history,
allergies, medications etc. and follows up with anesthesia as needed regarding questions or concerns related to
patient care and treatment.
E. Provides education for the patient and/or the responsible adult in the pre-admission phase.
F. Actively involved in the Performance Improvement process.
G. Performs other duties as assigned by the PAT Charge Nurse and/or Director of Perioperative Services.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Current Maine RN license
BLS within 30 days of hire ACLS within 90 days of hire PALS within 1 year of hire
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience:
Telemetry experience preferred
Other Skills Required:
Must be a team player, have strong communication skills as well the ability to multi-task.
Flexible hours
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
•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.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).