RN Med Surg Telemetry, Ortho, Float Pool

Job Summary:

Summary
The RN is an essential member of the Patient Care Team who is responsible for the delivery of direct and 
indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit. The RN delegates those interventions 
that may be performed by others, supervises as appropriate, assists in maintaining a safe environment for the 
rendering of effective nursing care, provides education to patients, and families, and collaborates with other 
health professionals in the planning and management of health care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Renders professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital and carries 
out orders placed by the provider responsible for the patient’s medical care. Provides 
comprehensive clinical documentation including care plans each shift.
• Seeks feedback regarding practice and takes actions as appropriate.
• Communicates patient information appropriate for continuity and safe care through Bedside 
shift reports, Multidisciplinary rounds, and Hourly Rounding (AIDET)
• Compliant in achieving unit-specific competencies and requirements.
• Documentation reflects the changes in patient condition, care given and response to care given. 
It should demonstrate an awareness of the responsibility of medical/legal implications through 
content and legibility requirements as needed. 
• Documents on admission assessment, nursing care plan, flow sheets, medication administration 
record, and nurses' notes all pertinent information, in a manner that is concise, thorough, 
legible, and accurately reflects patient condition, care provided, response to care and conforms 
to SMRMC charting.
• Assists others in developing accurate and thorough documentation skills.
• Completes all HealthStream modules within the timeframe identified.
• Promotes a positive culture/atmosphere within the department each shift.
• Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following established 
procedures and protocols.
• Identifies and assists in the correction of patient care safety issues.
• Works within the guidelines of Just Culture Environment to promote error reporting and the 
adoption of safe practices.
• Assures issues are addressed through appropriate use of the chain of command.
• Participates in daily unit-based safety huddles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the organization's overall strategic plan.
• Remains up to date with unit-based nurse-sensitive indicators (such as CAUTI, CLABSI, 
CDIFF, HAPU, FALLS, HH and VAE).
• Actively participates in quality initiatives and performance improvement to improve patient 
outcomes.
• Collaborates with nurses in other departments/units to draw upon expertise in other clinical 
areas/specialties.
• Seeks opportunities to assist all team members.
• Develop and implement performance goals based on self-assessment and performance 
feedback.
• Assures patient education materials are culturally competent.
• Serves as “charge nurse” - makes out assignments appropriate to skill level, delegates 
effectively, oversees care by all staff, and is a resource person to staff.
• Serves as a preceptor for new nurses.
• Participates in DNV survey readiness.
• Demonstrates practice that is consistent with the tenets of shared governance and with the 
philosophy of the unit and the organization.
• Assists with solution identification in response to problems and conflicts.
• Effectively delegates aspects of care and unit activities to other nursing personnel.
• Collaborates in planning, supervising, and instructing other nurses and assistants.
• Works collaboratively with nursing students and instructors.
• Participates in peer feedback process of annual reviews.
• Participates in the employee engagement survey.
• Demonstrates characteristics of the SPIRIT of St Mary’s Regional Medical Center with a 
commitment to my co-workers and holds peers accountable for the same.
• Avoids use of unauthorized overtime
• Manages use of ETO (Earned Time Off) per policy.
• Completes dysrhythmia course prior to completion of orientation. 
• Maintains current nursing licensure and certifications, required for the department.
• Ortho Department - Will work with surgical patients who have had joint replacements and 
abide by the standards of care set forth by St. Mary's Hip & Knee Replacement 
Interdisciplinary Team.
• Float Pool RN – Reports for assignment and proceeds to any department that the 
Director/Manager/Nursing Supervisor assigns, without delay.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance 
courses on time.
• May be asked to float to other departments.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.
Job Requirements
Job Knowledge and Skills
• Basic Dysrhythmia preferred or obtained before completion of orientation.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained before completion of 
orientation.
• Responsible, supportive team player.
• Ability to work well in high-stress situations.
Education and Experience
• Current Maine RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required. Float Pool RNs are required to have Advanced 
Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Graduate of an approved Nursing program required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of 
responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.