Registered Nurse II - Med Surge Unit

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital - Pittsfield, ME

Department : Medical Surgical Unit

Position is located : Sebasticook

Work Type : Full Time

FTE : 36 Hours / Week

Work Schedule : 6 : 00 AM to 6 : 30 PM

This position is eligible for a $10, (minus tax) sign on bonus that is paid out incrementally.

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 SafetyoMaintains 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.

oDemonstrates knowledge and skills in location, operation, care and trouble-shooting of unit equipment independently. Clinical AssessmentsoPerforms and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments.

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

Caring & Code of ConductoDevelops a relationship with the patient / family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care.

oTreats patients with courtesy and respect.oSeeks resources for reconciling ones own personal issues and biases. Critical ThinkingoDemonstrates basic critical thinking skills.

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

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

oIdentifies age, cultural, or other population specific patient needs based on assessment findings.oWorks collaboratively with patients and families of diverse backgrounds to develop plan of care.

oIs tolerant of differences posed by patients and families while cognizant of personal biases. Evidenced Based Practice & ResearchoPractice is consistent with SVH policy and procedures.

oUnderstands evidence for practice change.oDemonstrates knowledge of reliable resources to support evidenced based practice.

Leadership and Professional ConductoUtilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.

oDemonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas. oContributes to a healthy work environment by consistently utilizing effective communications with all members of the interdisciplinary team.

oEnsures continuity of care by reporting and addressing actual or potential conflict Collaboration and TeamworkoActively implements and updates multidisciplinary plan of care and collaborates with internal and external resources to meet patient care needs.

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

oContributes to a healthy work environment by consistently exhibiting professional behaviors and addressing interpersonal conflicts with the right person, at the right time, in the right location.

oSupport colleagues in the daily care of patients on the unit.oCollaborates with the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient care.

Resource ManagementoIdentifies opportunities to improve utilization of resources. Professional DevelopmentoTakes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing hospital and unit-based competencies (CBO).

oObtains 12 Contact Hours or a 3-credit professional development course and 6 contact hours or as specified by individual member organization.

oSeeks opportunities to promote and advance professional growth.oServes on and / or contributes to the work of unit-based practice council.

oSeeks evidence in nursing literature to identify / support best practice. oMaintains an up-to-date personal educational file on unit to demonstrate compliance with educational requirements.

oActively participates in the peer review process. Performance ImprovementoDemonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit-based performance improvement outcomes.

oIdentifies 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 BSN Preferred BLS certification is required Additional education and experience may be required.

Competencies and Skills

Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust : Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct.

Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect : Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Adaptability : Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity.

Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and / or views in order to attain a goal.

Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence : Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management.

Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment.

Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them.

Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making : Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions.

Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account.

Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

Fosters Accountability : Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors.

Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• No previous experience required.
• Practices Compassion : Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Utilizes Resources Effectively : Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities.
• Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means;

oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.

Credentials

Required Registered Nurse

Education

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

Working Conditions

• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
30+ days ago