Temporary Registered Nurse RN, Inpatient Rehab

Temporary Registered Nurse RN, Inpatient Rehab, Full Time

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH’s hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, Life Flight of Maine’s southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high‑quality clinical services.

Central Maine Healthcare is looking for a Temporary Registered Nurse to join their team on the Inpatient Rehab unit! The position is full‑time, 36 hours per week with day shifts available, on a temporary basis for 13 weeks with the potential for one 13‑week extension for a total of 26 weeks. This temporary role pays $60 per hour.

For more information on how our temporary roles work, please reach out to brittany.circharo.

• The RN is responsible for managing individualized direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patients by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing an exceptional patient experience; supporting and educating the patient and family throughout their hospitalization; acting as a patient advocate while actively following a plan of care.
• Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops a plan of care for patients.
• Demonstrates ability to perform a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including adult, geriatric and general patient populations.
• Demonstrates a time‑conscious awareness and ability to prioritize during high‑acuity situations.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition; follows the five medication rights to reduce medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills; starts peripheral IV line and cares for post‑surgical patients.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers; interacts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on patient status.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan, providing age‑appropriate care; interprets data about patient status to identify each patient’s age‑specific needs.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health‑care errors.
• Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities; consults other health team members/departments as appropriate for an interdisciplinary approach.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly with the nursing leadership and other providers.
• Maintains a good working relationship within and between departments; documentation meets current standards and policies; manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary; demonstrates flexibility, organization and ability to function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of Maine; BSN preferred.
• Current American Heart…