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 Maine Coast Hospital
Department: Intensive Care Unit
Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
Work Type: PRN
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Exempt: No
Summary:
Maine Coast is pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for direct contracting for nurses to come and experience what it is like to be part of the Maine Coast team and mission. We are opening to applications from interested nurses who would like to work directly for the organization in a traveler like role.
These nurses will become part of our team as temporary per diem employees for a period of 12 weeks. Nurses will be scheduled as needed in the departments in consultation with the managers of the area, and may be assigned to other areas based on business needs. Positions are available on both nights and days.
At the end of the 12 weeks, we welcome you to join our team as a permanent employee in a full time, part time, or regular per diem position. Our talent team will be happy to work with anyone who decides it is time to make Maine Coast your professional home.
Other information:
BLS Required. At least one year of experience in nursing.
Competencies and skills: Essential: * 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 diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation. * 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. * 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. * Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. * 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. * Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills. * At least 1 year of nursing experience * Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. * 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. * Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration. * 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.
Credentials: Essential: * Registered Nurse
Education: Essential: * High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working conditions: Essential: * Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. * Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
