RN - ED (Emergency Dept) - Nights - $68/hr

Job Summary (List Format):- License/Certifications:- Active Maine RN license (or compact state)- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred- BSN preferred- Required Immunizations:- Varicella (2 doses or titer)- Hepatitis B (3 doses or titer; declination accepted)- MMR (2 doses or titer)- Tdap- PPD (2-step or titer within past 12 months)- Flu shot required during flu season- Physical & Environmental Requirements:- Ability to stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, reach, balance, and lift up to 30 lbs- Push patients in wheelchairs/stretchers- Visual and hearing acuity to assess patients- Possible exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, chemicals, and fumes- Core Job Functions:- Perform initial and ongoing age-appropriate nursing assessments- Complete discharge assessments and plans- Identify priorities and develop/implement care plans based on patient needs and physician orders- Execute nursing actions to achieve patient goals- Communicate and update care activities/status with healthcare team- Document all care and initiate specialty notes as needed- Assist with patient charges and ensure compliance with hospital policies- Maintain safe and well-equipped work environment- Report safety or legal concerns to nursing manager- Demonstrate knowledge of emergency/disaster procedures- Administer medications safely and monitor patient response- Educate patients/families and ensure understanding of care/discharge plans- Complete follow-up calls with patients- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and rounding- Promote the hospital through professional behavior- Quality & Emergency Management:- Actively participate in hospital-wide and department-specific quality improvement initiatives- Report quality issues and recommend process improvements- Participate in emergency/disaster preparedness and response as needed- Other:- Night shift (7pm-7am)- Specialty: Emergency Room Nurse- General certifications: BLS/BCLS required