Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital - Ellsworth, ME

Department: Ultrasound

Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours per Week

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus for new graduates and a $15,000 sign on bonus for RNs with 2 years or more of experience.

*Current employees of any Northern Light Health Organization or those with service breaks less than a year are not eligible for a sign on bonus*

Summary:

The Registered Nurse for Imaging Services will be responsible for the delivery of care and monitoring of inpatients and outpatients during imaging procedures while working closely with Radiologist and the Imaging Team. The Registered Nurse is a fully competent practitioner of nursing and is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the rules and regulations defined in the State of Maine Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The RN performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. 

Responsibilities:

• Placing pre-procedure patient calls to prepare patient files to include required labs, physical information, etc. 
• Monitoring inpatient and outpatient vitals during imaging procedures 
• Monitoring patient's vitals post procedure, if needed
• Complete discharge instructions with patient
• Complete post procedure patient calls as follow up to procedure

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills: Must have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills and be a demonstrated team player 

Demonstrate reliability and accountability to team members and patients Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, be flexible and able to multitask 

IV Certification required/excellent skill appreciated 

Rotations include all imaging department sections as needed 

Credentials: Current Maine Registered Nurse License Required Certifications: BLS/ACLS Required 

Working Conditions: Lifting, moving, and loading 30 to 50 pounds Must be able to wear a lead apron weighing 10lbs for long periods of time Must be able to stand and walk up to 95% of shift Must possess dexterity to manipulate large/small objects, as needed

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 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.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• 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.
• Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
• Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
• 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.
• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
• Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
• 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

Working Conditions

• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing.