Registered Nurse II

• Patient Safety o Maintains 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. o Demonstrates knowledge and skills in location, operation, care and trouble-shooting of unit equipment independently.

• Clinical Assessments o Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments. o Interprets and responds to abnormal diagnostic data. Anticipates potential emergency situations and intervenes safely with assistance if needed.

• Caring & Code of Conduct o Develops a relationship with the patient/family that facilitates mutual involvement in the planning of care. o Treats patients with courtesy and respect. o Seeks resources for reconciling one’s own personal issues and biases.

• Critical Thinking o Demonstrates basic critical thinking skills.

• Documentation o Documentation is concise, accurate, and complete reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.

• Population Specific Competency o Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service. o Identifies age, cultural, or other population specific patient needs based on assessment findings. o Works collaboratively with patients and families of diverse backgrounds to develop plan of care. o Is tolerant of differences posed by patients and families while cognizant of personal biases.

• Evidenced Based Practice & Research o Practice is consistent with SVH policy and procedures. o Understands evidence for practice change. o Demonstrates knowledge of reliable resources to support evidenced based practice.

• Leadership and Professional Conduct o Utilizes appropriate time management and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance. o Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support the staffing needs of patient care areas. o Contributes to a healthy work environment by consistently utilizing effective communications with all members of the interdisciplinary team. o Ensures continuity of care by reporting and addressing actual or potential conflict

• Collaboration and Teamwork o Actively implements and updates multidisciplinary plan of care and collaborates with internal and external resources to meet patient care needs. o Identifies and evaluates changes in patient conditions that impact unit staffing levels or the provision of safe patient care. o Contributes 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. o Support colleagues in the daily care of patients on the unit. o Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to maximize patient care.

• Resource Management o Identifies opportunities to improve utilization of resources.

• Professional Development o Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing hospital and unit-based competencies (CBO). o Obtains 12 Contact Hours or a 3-credit professional development course and 6 contact hours or as specified by individual member organization. o Seeks opportunities to promote and advance professional growth. o Serves on and/or contributes to the work of unit-based practice council. o Seeks evidence in nursing literature to identify/support best practice. o Maintains an up-to-date personal educational file on unit to demonstrate compliance with educational requirements. o Actively participates in the peer review process.

• Performance Improvement o Demonstrates knowledge of and contributes positively to unit-based performance improvement outcomes. o Identifies 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

• 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.
• No previous experience required.
• 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.
• 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 belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• 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.
• 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.

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).

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a progressive 25-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Pittsfield, Maine that serves an area encompassing 40,000 people throughout the central region . We come to work every day committed to improving healthcare for our patients. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital offers a wide range of both inpatient and outpatient services, including Surgical and Medical-Surgical units, a Women’s Health center, Rehabilitation centers, primary care health centers in four communities, and several specialty services.

Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Health has access to tertiary specialty services through a “one call” transfer system and is also served by Lifeflight of Maine, an emergency medical air transport service with a helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft. Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state . Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:
phone: 207-973-7100
email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org

Pittsfield, Maine, SVH, Rural Health Care, Kennebeck Valley