At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.nnEssential Duties:nnObtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients.nnDemonstrates 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.nnDemonstrates a time conscious awareness and ability to prioritize during high acuity situations.nnPerforms patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.nnDemonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.nnFollows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.nnDemonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.nnDemonstrates the ability to start peripheral IV’s.nnDemonstrates the ability to care for post-surgical patients.nnTreats 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.nnInteracts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on patient status.nnDemonstrates 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.nnAble 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.nnPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.nnParticipation in performance improvement and CQI activities.nnConsults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.nnCommunicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co-workers and providers.nnMaintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.nnDocumentation meets current standards and policies.nnManages and operates equipment safely and correctly.nnCoordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.nnDemonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.nnMaintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.nnEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.nnPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested.nnCritical Care/EDnnGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.nnCurrent Registered Nurse License, in the state of Maine, BSN preferred.nnCurrent ACLS and BLSnnPreferred:nnOne year of nursing experiencennBilingualnnKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:nnAbility to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience StandardsnnI am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentnnI am actively listening and seeking informationnnI am honest, truthful, and consistentnnI am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathynnI am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriatennI am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworknnI am resilient and adapt to change in positive waysnnServe as the champion of the patient and team member experience by providing an A+ experience to every patient and team member, every daynnIf you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!nnAT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DOnnOur why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community.nnCentral Maine Healthcare SystemnnThe organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams.nnIf you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today!nnDiversity and Equal Employment OpportunitynnCMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.