Residential Healthcare Group: Home Health Rn - Evening Shift

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital |US:ME:Pittsfield | Nursing- RN | Full Time

Description The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Work Type :Full Time

Eligible for a Sign on Bonus

Summary The Registered Nurse II is a fully competent practitioner of nursing. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse II is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients on a Nursing Unit, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Registered Nurse II has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment. The nurse plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing the care him/herself or assigning the care to other qualified staff. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.

Responsibilities Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures and national safety goals and identifying & communicating workarounds that have a potential impact on patient safety.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills in location, operation, care and troubleshooting of unit equipment independently.

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Work Type :Full Time

Eligible for a Sign on Bonus

Summary The Registered Nurse II is a fully competent practitioner of nursing. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse II is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients on a Nursing Unit, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Registered Nurse II has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment. The nurse plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing the care him/herself or assigning the care to other qualified staff. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.

Responsibilities Patient Safety Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures and national safety goals and identifying & communicating workarounds that have a potential impact on patient safety.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills in location, operation, care and troubleshooting of unit equipment independently.

Clinical Assessments Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments.

Interprets and responds to abnormal diagnostic data. Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely with assistance if needed.

Caring & Code of Conduct Develops a relationship with the patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care. Seeks resources for reconciling one’s own personal issues and biases.

Documentation o Documentation is concise, accurate, and complete reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.

Population Specific Competency Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.

Works collaboratively with patients and families of diverse backgrounds to develop plan of care.

Is tolerant of differences posed by patients and families while cognizant of personal biases.

Evidenced Based Practice & Research Practice is consistent with SVH policy and procedures.

Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas.

Ensures continuity of care by reporting and addressing actual or potential conflict.

Collaboration and Teamwork Actively implements and updates multidisciplinary plan of care and collaborates with internal and external resources to meet patient care needs.

Identifies and evaluates changes in patient conditions that impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care.

Support colleagues in the daily care of patients on the unit.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient care.

Professional Development Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing hospital and unit-based competencies (CBO).

Serves on and/or contributes to the work of unit-based practice council.

Seeks evidence in nursing literature to identify/support best practice.

Maintains an up-to‑date personal educational file on unit to demonstrate compliance with educational requirements.

Performance Improvement Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit-based performance improvement outcomes.

Identifies potential safety issues to unit manager and/or unit-based practice council.

Other Information Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.

is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. No previous experience required.

Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; Credentials Required Registered Nurse

Education Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)BSN Preferred

Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a progressive 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Pittsfield, Maine that serves an area encompassing 40,000 people throughout the central region . We come to work every day committed to improving healthcare for our patients. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital offers a wide range of both inpatient and outpatient services, including Surgical and Medical-Surgical units, a Women’s Health center, Rehabilitation centers, primary care health centers in four communities, and several specialty services.

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Health has access to tertiary specialty services through a “one call” transfer system and is also served by Lifeflight of Maine, an emergency medical air transport service with a helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state . Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

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Pittsfield, Maine, SVH, Rural Health Care, Kennebeck Valley

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.

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