Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Unit (SCU)

Summary

Special Care Unit:

A small unit that works closely with the expertise of a Respiratory Therapist and Intensivist, caring for varying levels of critical care patients across multiple specialties.

An 11 bed Capacity SCU.

Twenty-four hour multidisciplinary, collaborative health services for critically ill adult in-patients with acute medical and/or surgical issues. Patient and family education concerning illness, treatment plan, and discharge plan.

SCU or Critical Care experience strongly preferred 

PER DIEM

This role may be eligible for Per Diem Incentive Premium of $2.50 per hour.

Per Diem requirements: Must work a minimum of 6 shifts in 8 week scheduling block 

Position Summary

The health care work force of the future should have the knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered, community-focused, cost-effective, clinically-effective, coordinated care.  To do these things successfully, the work force must be competent, flexible, and adaptive to changes in health care delivery and technology.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for performance of complex, individualized, family oriented nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a charge/shift leader RN.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Current licensure from the Maine State Board of Nursing as an R.N. required. 
2. BSN preferred. 
3. Minimum of one year acute care experience as an R.N. preferred.
4. BLS and ability to perform CPR required. 
5. ACLS preferred.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.