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, Ob/Gyn 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 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).