Registered Nurse (New Grads Welcome!)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

Employment Type: Full-time | Night Shifts | 7 PM – 7 AM | 12-Hour Shifts

The RN in the Coronary Care Unit is responsible for delivering exceptional patient care to adults experiencing cardiac issues. This role involves employing the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to monitor cardiac health, react to shifts in patient conditions, and apply evidence-based practices. The RN will work closely with physicians and the healthcare team, provide education to patients and their families, oversee other nursing staff, and ensure that CCU standards for care, patient safety, and confidentiality are upheld at all times.

We are excited to welcome newly graduated RNs and provide a comprehensive residency program, practical training, and dedicated mentorship to enhance confidence and clinical abilities.

• New Graduate Residency Program
• Skills development and continuous education
• Opportunities for career advancement

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults in the CCU, including monitoring cardiac status and executing interventions.
• Utilize the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry, vital signs, and any changes in patient conditions.
• Communicate swiftly with physicians and healthcare teams regarding clinical changes, diagnostic findings, and symptoms.
• Educate patients and families about cardiac diseases, treatment options, and care plans.
• Supervise and collaborate with nursing staff, ensuring adherence to CCU care standards.
• Accurately document all care, interventions, and patient observations while ensuring patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and rapid changes in patient conditions.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training:

• Must possess a current and valid state RN License.
• Hold a current BLS certification upon hire and maintain it.
• Obtain a current ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and keep it updated.
• Complete Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation training within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management is preferred.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Our organization is an integrated healthcare system serving approximately 400,000 residents in central, western, and Midcoastal Maine. Our facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital. We also support a primary and specialty care practice organization and offer various high-quality clinical services, including the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and a regional trauma program.

Employment Details

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunities. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (as applicable), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Harassment based on these protected categories is also strictly prohibited.