Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

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

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

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

Role Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering safe, patient-focused care by employing the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within the Medical-Surgical unit. This role involves direct patient care, care coordination, and clinical evaluation in an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to assigned Medical-Surgical patients
• Conduct ongoing assessments and monitor patient conditions and responses to treatments
• Communicate any changes in patient conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as prescribed
• Educate patients and their families while guiding nursing support staff
• Respond promptly and accurately to changes in patient status
• Maintain precise and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure adherence to patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:

• Must possess a current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire and must be maintained.
• ACLS certification preferred within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management is preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Employment Information

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. We also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories. Know Your Rights: