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. The Cecile J. Coulomb Emergency Center offers a full spectrum of emergency care and a separate Chest Pain Center. The RN will be responsible for assessing patients during admission and throughout their stay, administering IV medications/therapy/blood as needed, providing patient education, and documenting nursing care actions, teaching, observations, and patient responses.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Associate degree in Nursing (or a 3-year Diploma) required

• Must possess a valid State of Maine RN license

• BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required

  EXPERIENCE

• 2–3 years previous nursing experience, preferred

• At least 1 year previous critical care nursing experience, preferred

  OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required

• Responsible, supportive team player

• Flexibility to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days/week

  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.

  Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).