JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse at D'Youville Pavilion 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. The RN will be responsible for assessing patients on admission and throughout their stay, developing and periodically updating the individualized, multidisciplinary plans of care, reviewing discharge plans/instructions with patients/families, and documenting a discharge summary. They would administer medications, IV therapy, blood, and its components according to established clinical standards and policies.

3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimer's/dementia residents, and tailoring care to meet their needs. Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications . It provides needed care to those residents needing long-term placement in a home-like environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree in Nursing Required

• Valid State of Maine RN license required

• BLS certification required

  EXPERIENCE

  At least 1-year previous experience preferred, but not required

  OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required

• Highly organized

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to handle multiple priorities

  Covenant Health Mission Statement

  We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

  Our Core Values:

  •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.

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