Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Department: Wound Care Clinic Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Work Type: PRN Hours Per Week: No Hours Assigned Work Schedule: Variable Summary: The Registered Nurse I is a Registered Nurse who is a beginning professional caregiver, entering into practice and establishing a professional identity. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse I is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Registered Nurse I has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment. The nurse plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing care or assigning the care to other qualified staff. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. Responsibilities: • Completed employee self-evaluation in a timely manner for this performance evaluation period. • Reports to work as scheduled - attendance, punctuality. (e.g., reliability). • Acts as a role model for other employees within the department or organization. • Adheres to EMHS professional appearance policy / dress code. • Maintains and exhibits a professional, positive attitude towards co-workers, work, and organization • Demonstrates a commitment to co-workers, job duties, and organization (e.g., team player). • Met/accomplished prior year performance evaluation goals set under people pillar. • Attends 90 % of monthly employee staff meetings and/or is responsible for information by signing minutes. • Attends Huddles on assigned shifts • Follows organizational policies • Actively participates in Process Improvement plans as assigned by Director • Knowledgeable and invested in Quality Metrics as shared by Director and Quality Department • Is collaborative with other departments to remove departmental boundaries. • Will act as a Super User and resource to the Unit. • Coaches team and promotes an environment of healing. • Responsible for milieu of the Unit. • Supports and embraces change in job and organization. • Proactively seeks out solutions to problems. • Continually develops skills and/or job knowledge. • Participates in skills training opportunities available to him/her. • Met/accomplished prior year performance evaluation goals set under growth pillar. • Works collaboratively with other areas to improve customer service and access. • Exceeds patient expectations. • Accountable with self and others and seeks to understand through dialogue. • Cross trains to other roles or areas of qualification. • Will teach staff and provide assistance in roll out of new policies, processes, or equipment. • Encourage staff to grow and be involved by encouraging collaboration. • Self-direct attending classes or completing education in regard to leadership. • Completed iCare training as required for current year (or preceding year if evaluation occurs in January). • Adheres to "EMHS Code of Conduct" and follows all applicable compliance policies/regulations. • Works safely and follows all safety policies; reports incidents or hazards immediately. • Takes ownership of problems and proactively seeks out solutions. • Met/accomplished prior year performance evaluation goals set under quality pillar. • Supports and promotes a safe work environment by following OSHA and TJC guidelines. • Participates in achieving a Culture of Safety. • Proactively seeks solutions. • Utilizes best / evidence-based practice as applicable. • Provides excellent customer service, both for internal and/or external customers. • Responds to phone calls, voice mail messages, and emails in a timely manner. • Met/accomplished prior year performance evaluation goals set under service pillar. • Projects confidence in the unit, organization, and team . • Participates as assigned in Hospital Committees. • Audits to help identify areas of improvement or success. • Promotes and fosters patient -centered care. • Ensure all staff and patients are being treated with respect and having their needs met. • Collaborates with team and Nursing Administration • Seeks out ways to reduce operating costs or increase efficiency within role/department. • Acts in a cost-conscious manner with regard to use of supplies. • Met/accomplished prior year performance evaluation goals set under finance pillar. • Effectively manages time and resources as evidenced by time keeping system. • Accountable for correct time keeping. • Collaborates to achieve productivity model by utilizing resources appropriately and creatively. • Steward of resources. • Continuously evaluates staffing and has rationale for decisions. Other Information: BLS Required. Wound certification required. 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 Education + Required Associate's Degree Working Conditions + Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. + Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends). Position #71199 - Registered Nurse ILocation Req ID null