Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: PRN

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Summary:

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for direct contracting for nurses to come and experience what it is like to be part of the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center team and mission. We are opening to applications from interested nurses who would like to work directly for the organization in a traveler like role.

These nurses will become part of our team as temporary per diem employees for a period of 13 weeks. Nurses will be scheduled as needed in the departments in consultation with the managers of the area and may be assigned to other areas based on business needs. Positions are available on both nights and days.

At the end of the 13 weeks, we welcome you to join our team as a permanent employee in a full time, part time, or regular per diem position. Our talent team will be happy to work with anyone who decides it is time to make Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center your professional home.

Responsibilities:

· Demonstrate system values and integrates them into daily organizational practice. · Actively support patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. · Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. · Ability to influence others' actions and decisions without express authority. · Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.

Other Information:

BLS Required.

At least one year of experience in nursing.

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.

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.

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.

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 NurseWorking Conditions

Position RN- Internal TravelLocation Req ID null