Med Surg RN
York, Maine
York Hospital

RN Med Surg

Location: York, Maine Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week Schedule: 7a-7p plus weekend rotation

Required Qualifications

• Current Maine RN licensure or Compact licensure, in good standing with the Board of Nursing
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of Med Surg experience
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of orthopedic procedures, treatments, and equipment
• Basic knowledge and care of oncology patients
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and prioritize complex multiple patient assignments
• Safe medication administration per policy, with documented effectiveness

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, compassionate nursing care and direct the activities of paraprofessionals
• Communicate effectively with patients, support persons, and the healthcare team
• Implement the Nursing Process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Participate in committees and initiatives for patient satisfaction, quality care, cost reduction, and patient care improvement
• Follow hospital and Nursing Department policies and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Maine

Additional Information

• EMR experience is not required; the facility provides training.