Charge Nurse - Cardiac Unit - P6

Overview Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor, ME — Nursing- RN | Full Time Position is located at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Work Type: Full Time. Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Sign On Bonus Available. Description Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor, ME Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed, regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. It is located in Bangor, Maine, and serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care. Eastern Maine Medical Center is the base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air medical transport program that conducts nearly 900 missions annually, ensuring timely access to specialized care for rural and remote communities. As a member of Northern Light Health, the medical center is part of an integrated statewide health system comprising nine hospitals, numerous primary and specialty care practices, long-term care facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport services. This integrated model supports coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum. Eastern Maine Medical Center plays a central role in advancing clinical quality, operational efficiency, and health equity throughout the region. It is actively engaged in clinical education and serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliations with academic and professional institutions. Bangor, Maine offers a stable and supportive environment for healthcare professionals, with access to schools, universities, and cultural and recreational opportunities. Responsibilities Direct delivery of care to the assigned patient population in a professional manner, utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Assign duties, examine work for conformance to policies and procedures, and oversee flow of patients through the department. Provide successful organizational and administrative operation of the shift in accordance with current guidelines and assure the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times. Assess a patient's physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs and design and implement plans of care to meet identified needs. Provide safe, quality, efficient patient care across the lifespan, with attention to age-related cognitive, emotional, physical, and functional needs. Collaborate professionally and effectively with members of the interdisciplinary care team. Provide education to patients and families that is current, evidence-based, and appropriate to identified learning needs. Demonstrate accountability for own decisions and behaviors, and exercise critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and ethical decision-making in all aspects of professional practice. Serve as an advocate for patients and families' needs, preferences, and concerns. Demonstrate fairness and open-mindedness, and be open to constructive feedback to improve own practice. Be open and adaptable to change, seek to understand drivers of change from a systems perspective, and participate in process-improvement initiatives. Recognize and respect the needs, opinions, and desires of the patient and family, facilitate shared decision-making, and engage in respectful, culturally-appropriate communication to maximize the patient and family's healthcare experience. Adhere to hospital policy and professional standards of practice. Consistently display Caring Behaviors and embody professionalism and integrity in all interactions and settings. Utilize information and biomedical technology safely and accurately to enhance quality of care. Serve as a formal and informal preceptor/mentor for new hires & students. Qualifications Required Registered Nurse BLS Required National RN Certification Required Required Bachelor's Degree Working Conditions Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds Prolonged periods of sitting Prolonged periods of standing Prolonged periods of walking Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition: phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr