Registered Nurse III

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits. Northern Light Mayo Hospital Department: Medical Surgical Unit Position is located: Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft, ME Work Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 36 Hour/Week Work

7:00 AM to 7:30 PM Salary Range : $35.92 - $55.13 Exempt: No Eligible for a Sign on Bonus

The Registered Nurse III is a fully competent practitioner of nursing. 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 III is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients on a Nursing Unit, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Registered Nurse III 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 the care him/herself 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.

Patient Safety Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by understanding and complying with hospital policies/procedures and national safety goals and identifying & communicating workarounds that have a potential impact on patient safety. Recognized by peers as a resource in location, operation, care and troubleshooting of unit equipment. Clinical Assessments Performs and documents comprehensive and holistic assessments.

Anticipates and responds to subtle shifts in patient data or status and collaborates with appropriate provider. Independently identifies actual or potential emergency situations and intervenes safely. Caring & Code of Conduct Begins to incorporate the principle of “nursing presence” in patient encounters by recognizing each patient as a unique human being.

Treats patients with courtesy and respect. Critical Thinking Applies critical thinking skills as a routine part of practice and questions appropriateness/effectiveness of treatment and outcomes. Seeks evidence based alternative methods to achieve optimal outcomes.

Documentation Documentation is concise, accurate, and complete reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements. Participates in development, evaluation, or improvement of documentation tools. Population Specific Competency Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.

Actively researches and implements multidisciplinary care plans for patients with population-specific care needs. Is accepting of differences posed by patients and families while cognizant of personal biases. Evidenced Based Practice & Research Practice is consistent with policy and procedures.

Incorporates research and evidence into policy development to enhance clinical practice and collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues as needed. Active in communication of practice changes. Leadership and Professional Conduct Utilizes and role models appropriate time management skills and meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.

Assists with the coordination of daily staffing, while demonstrating personal scheduling flexibility to support the needs of patient care areas. Contributes to a healthy work environment by encouraging effective communications amongst all members of the interdisciplinary team. Takes leadership in identifying and actively resolving interdisciplinary conflict.

Collaboration and Teamwork Actively implements and updates multidisciplinary plan of care and collaborates with internal and external resources to meet patient care needs. Facilitates the coordination of internal and external resources to meet patient care needs. Able to reassess and reprioritize the needs of the unit in collaboration with colleagues.

Contributes to a healthy work environment by consistently exhibiting professional behaviors and addressing interpersonal conflicts with the right person, at the right time, in the right location. Supports and mentors’ peers in the care of complex patients / family interactions. Identify gaps within multidisciplinary care delivery.

Resource Management Improves workflow efficiency on the unit by appropriately utilizing resources. Professional Development Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing hospital and unit-based competencies (CBO). Obtains 18 Contact Hours or a 3-credit professional development course and 9 contact hours or as specified by individual member organization.

Provides clinical and professional support for colleagues in the promotion and advancement of professional growth. Actively serves on and contributes to the work of unit-based practice council. Critically analyzes evidence-based literature and communicates gaps in current nursing practice.

Maintains an up-to-date personal educational file on unit to demonstrate compliance with educational requirements. Actively participates in the peer review process. Performance Improvement Recognized as a resource to staff regarding unit-based performance improvement priorities and nurse sensitive outcomes.

Identifies safety issues and makes recommendations for the development of performance improvement initiatives. Other Duties. Other Information: BLS certification to be obtained prior to independently caring for patients and kept current.

Clinical Skills per the Maine State Board of Nursing Scope of Practice for RNs. Three years clinical experience with at least one year of experience in area of specialty. Competencies and Skills Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives.

Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal.

Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively. 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. Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs.

Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.

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. Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly.

Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully. 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.

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. Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner.

Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability . Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes.

Understands the interconnection between organizational elements. Deconstructs problems and systematically investigates the various components. Considers the impact of actions on the entire process/system.

Detects problems and opportunities, recognizes important information, and links various data to trace potential causes and relevant details. 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. 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 belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.

Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes ap