Registered Nurse (New Grads Welcome!)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

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

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

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

The RN in the Coronary Care Unit is responsible for delivering exceptional, direct care to adult patients with cardiac issues. This role involves utilizing the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to monitor cardiac health, react to changes 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 eager 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 training and continuous education
• Opportunities for career advancement

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 outcomes, 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.
• Effectively respond to emergencies and rapid changes in patient conditions.

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Training:

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

Our organization is an integrated healthcare delivery 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, along with various high-quality clinical services such as the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, and the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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 protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Harassment based on these protected categories is also strictly prohibited.