RN - ER

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Located in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, this Critical Access facility has no trauma designation and consists of 25 beds.

General Information

• Emergency Department Beds: 9
• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year in Emergency Department; 2 years preferred
• First-time Travelers: Accepted, dependent on experience

Patient Types

The facility serves patients ranging from newborns to the elderly, with conditions including:

• Cardiac
• Respiratory
• Orthopedic
• Typical Emergency Department patients

Patient Ratios

• Registered Nurses (RNs):
  • Day Shift: 4 nurses for 9 beds
  • Night Shift: 3 nurses for 9 beds
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs):
  • Day Shift: 1 for the department
  • Night Shift: None

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• PALS
• TNCC (preferred)
• CPI/MOAB (preferred)

Skills Required

• Experience with Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
• Intravenous (IV) access
• Cardiac monitoring and assessments

Support on the Unit

• Charge nurse available
• Respiratory Therapist available during the day until 17:00, with options for after-hours support
• Remote monitoring for Telemetry/SpO2 at nurse stations

Technology and Equipment

• EMR: Cerner Community Works
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis
• Stryker Beds

Floating

Typically, staff do not float unless an agreement is made prior. In such cases, personnel may float to the Intermediate Care Unit.

Orientation

Orientation period lasts for 2 days.

Scheduling

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Expectations: Dependent on coverage rotation, similar to regular staff
• Request for Time Off (RTO): Must be submitted for manager approval

Additional Notes

• Scrub Color: Non-specific
• Parking: Free