RN - Acute Care Unit 36hrs

As an RN in the Acute Care Unit at Cary Medical Center, your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive admission assessments, completing nursing assessments on your assigned patients, performing medication list verification, and actively monitoring patient responses to treatments. You'll also utilize telemetry and camera systems, ensuring patient safety and effective communication with your healthcare team.

To qualify for the RN - Acute Care Unit position at Cary Medical Center, you must hold a valid Maine RN license. Additionally, successful candidates must meet annual competency training requirements and obtain BLS certification within three months of hire. Completion of a Basic Cardiac Course is also required within the first year of employment.

The RN - Acute Care Unit position at Cary Medical Center involves working 36 hours a week on the night shift. Flexibility to cover various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be necessary based on patient and staff needs, potentially requiring nurses to float to other units as well.

For further details about the RN - Acute Care Unit position at Cary Medical Center, you can reach out to Kelly at 207-498-1311 or via email at klandeen@carymed.org. Additionally, you can visit our careers page for a full job description and information about benefits offered.

The work environment in Cary Medical Center's Acute Care Unit is collaborative and supportive, emphasizing patient care and staff cooperation. Nurses are encouraged to leverage their skills, engage in continuous learning, and contribute positively to a team-oriented atmosphere focused on providing exceptional healthcare.

When answering this question, share specific examples from your past roles that highlight your nursing skills and how you managed patient assessments, interventions, and care plans. Describe any challenges faced and how you effectively addressed them, showcasing your ability to work under pressure.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, such as using patient acuity levels, clinical judgment, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Provide an example where you successfully managed multiple tasks and how that improved patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.

Emphasize your nursing protocols for ensuring patient safety, such as meticulous documentation, regular assessments, medication checks, and gathering patient histories. Discuss any relevant protocols or training you've received that directly impacts the quality of care.

Illustrate your communication skills with an example of a challenging conversation you've had. Explain your approach to sensitivity and empathy, ensuring that you listen actively and provide clear, compassionate information while maintaining professionalism.

Highlight your collaborative experiences in past roles, focusing on how you've contributed to a cohesive unit. Talk about successful team projects, shared responsibilities during critical situations, and how you handled conflicts or misunderstandings within the team.

Mention any ongoing education, certification workshops, or nursing journals you follow. Talk about how staying informed about best practices is vital in your nursing career, and how you apply new knowledge to enhance patient care.

Provide a specific example where you advocated for a patient’s needs or rights. Focus on how you identified the situation, the steps you took to address concerns, and the outcome, highlighting your commitment to patient-centered care.

Discuss your short-term and long-term goals, emphasizing your dedication to providing high-quality patient care and continuous personal growth. Maybe outline areas you wish to specialize in or skills you aim to develop further.

Describe your stress management techniques, such as time management, effective communication, and self-care. Share an example of a particularly stressful situation, what you learned from it, and how it helped shape your professional development.

Convey your passion for nursing and dedication to patient care that aligns with Cary Medical Center’s values. You might mention the community aspect of Caribou, Maine, and your desire to contribute positively to the local health environment.