Registered Nurse RN - Orthopedics

Position Overview

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Orthopedics Team! This is a Full‑Time 36‑hour, benefit‑eligible position on the Day Shift.

Up to $15,000 Sign‑on Bonus for eligible candidates*.

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family Leave Program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

Position Summary: The RN is responsible for managing individualized direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric populations by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing exceptional patient experience by supporting and educating the patient and family throughout their hospitalization; functioning as the patient advocate while actively following a plan of care responding to changes in condition and/or response to treatments.

• Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops 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 population.
• 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 their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Demonstrates ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Demonstrates ability to start peripheral IV’s.
• Demonstrates ability to care 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 their 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 the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Participation in performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co‑workers and providers.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and 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.

Education and Experience:

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