$20,000 Signing Bonus for Full-Time, New Hires

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit. As a member of the float pool, the right candidate must be willing and able to help in whichever area that there is a need. Employee could float to Orthopedic, Cardiac Telemetry, ICU, Emergency Department, Day Surgery or Behavioral Units. They will be responsible for assessing patients upon admission, throughout stay and prior to discharge. They will be required to administer IV medications, IV therapy, blood and its components according to established clinical standards and policies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Valid State of Maine RN license

• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred

• ACLS preferable

  Experience:

• 1 year of recent acute care experience is required or at least one year of current experience on a skilled unit

  Other Skills Required:

• Flexibility required to provide 24 hours/day coverage, 7 days per week. Will float to multiple units as needed

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required

• Responsible, supportive team player

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and make decisions under pressure

  Covenant Health System Values

  ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  COMPASSION

  We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

  INTEGRITY

  We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

  COLLABORATION

  We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

  EXCELLENCE

  We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

  It is an expectation that all staff at Covenant Health will comply with and encourage others to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and standards including but not limited to State licensing, HIPAA, DNV and the standards of conduct that are part of our corporate “Organizational Integrity” program.