Description Provides for delivery of nursing care to patients of all ages within Emergency Department. Responsible for direct nursing care of patients including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the policies, procedures and standards of the Emergency Department and MDI Hospital. Benefits: MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance. EEO Statement: MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Requirements Education, Training or Certifications Required: Holds a current Maine RN license or eligible through state licensure via Nursing License Compact. Annual CPR certification; Biannual ACLS and PALS. TNCC every four years ENPC encouraged. Certified Emergency Nurse preferred. Evidence of participation in continuing education in emergency nursing or critical care nursing. Experience Required: Proficiency training/experience in medication administration. Proficient in nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Emergency or critical care/telemetry nursing experience, including experience as charge nurse preferred. Special Requirements: Demonstrates proficient IV skills. Possesses basic computer skills familiarity with information systems computerized charting and monitoring systems preferred. Proficient at Cardiac monitoring and provision of ACLS to all ages. Proficient at trauma care to all ages. Cognitive Requirements: Emotional maturity and good people skills required. Able to take in, process and apply clinical information in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Ability to integrate complex clinical information into a useful format and communicate this to medical and nursing staff. Ability to work calmly and effectively in emergent situations. Able to collect, sort and prioritize data. Ability to process complex clinical information and respond appropriately. Ability to learn new techniques and incorporate them into nursing practice. Physical Demands : Able to sit, stand and/or walk for an 8 or 12-hour shift. Has adequate hearing, vision, speech and manual dexterity to communicate with the patients and to complete any necessary daily tasks. General health must be such as to regularly work scheduled hours. Must be able to bend and lift 25-50 lbs. (assisting patients in and out of beds, etc.).
Description Summary: Provides quality health care in the community, in keeping with community values and as outlined in the MDIHO Mission Statement. Provides direct and indirect assistance to providers to care for patients who present with urgent, emergent, preventive or potential health problems. Participates in the organization and management of the clinic, rendering safe patient care while maintaining a clean, safe patient environment. Benefits: MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance. EEO Statement: MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Requirements Education, Training or Certifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a CCMA, RMA or CMA program, with national CCMA, RMA or CMA certification. BLS certification. Experience Required: Experience in customer service. Medical office experience preferred. Special Requirements: Emotional maturity and good people skills required. Ability to work with distressed or anxious patients or family members required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing/variety of different employees. Team focused, ability to work and provide support to the team. Intermittent weekend coverage required. Cognitive Requirements: Ability to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to listen effectively to patients and employees and route them to appropriate personnel. Physical Demands: Must be able to stand, walk and bend for up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 lbs. Must have adequate hearing, vision and manual dexterity. Ability to assist patients in rising from exam table, push wheelchair patients and assist patients in rising from and returning to wheelchair. Must be physically able to perform CPR. Environment: Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. Potential for exposure to infectious diseases.
