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Northern Light Acadia Hospital | US:ME:Bangor | Nursing- New Graduates | Full Time

The Nursing School New Graduate has graduated from an accredited school and is eligible to sit for the Maine NCLEX exam. The Graduate Orientee is not expected to have a skill set beyond what is learned in the clinical and classroom setting. The Nursing School New Graduate is engaged in an intensive orientation that involves learning Psychiatric Nurse specific skills. Authorization to Test has been provided prior to hire and test date is within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate and timely age specific patient assessment(s) under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Observes the nursing component of discharge plan with assigned registered nurse preceptor.
• Collaborates with registered nurse preceptor and other disciplines based on assessment.
• Documents all aspects of the assessment process within the defined policy standards under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assess(s) pain and develops appropriate intervention and documents under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Develops individualized plans of care under the supervision of a registered nurse that takes into consideration patient's chronological age and stage of development.
• Provides patients with timely and complete care under the supervision of a registered nurse. In accordance with diagnosis, and other factors influencing care needs, that take into consideration patient's chronological age and stage of development.
• Recognizes the need for and impact of precise and timely documentation of patient care and ensures that documentation is reviewed and signed by a registered nurse.
• Recognizes the need to and collaborates with registered nurse and other disciplines to effectively manage pain.
• Recognizes, adapts and manages changes in milieu acuity. Provides education formally or informally when necessary under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Recognizes the need to develop and implement an education plan for all patients based on a needs assessment. Educational plans are comprehensive and take into consideration the patient's chronological age and stage of development.
• Recognizes the need for and participates in the development of patient education materials under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Documents education provided according to policy under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Recognizes safety hazards and responds appropriately. Assists with maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds appropriately within scope of practice (fire, code, etc.).
• Assist in maintaining a work environment free from recognized hazards that create a risk of injury to employees, patients or visitors and that all accidents and incidents are reported by employees and properly investigated. When appropriate, assist with the return of all workers with work related injuries and illnesses to gainful employment.
• Recognizes the need for change and assists with facilitating change within the hospital.
• Maintains positive working relationships with all members of the health care team.
• Delegates appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Models effective time management skills and assists others as needed to prioritize and complete patient care duties within scope of practice.
• Interacts with co-workers in a helpful and courteous manner.
• Is approachable, maintains a positive attitude, and facilitates a positive work environment.
• Recognizes conflict and manages appropriately.
• Actively listens and utilizes two-way communication with others.
• Non-verbal communication is respectful.
• Demonstrates and uses correct technique in the use of equipment.
• Reports repair needs to Charge Nurse.
• Actively participates and follows unit specific and hospital-wide performance improvement processes (e.g. S and R log, patient satisfaction survey, Basis 24, occurrence reports, etc.).
• Recognizes, responds to and reports conditions that require an improvement in performance and/or process.
• Attends at least 50% of staff meetings.
• Recognizes learning needs of new staff and students and intervenes appropriately.
• Meets Department expectations regarding punctuality, absenteeism, and flexibility in scheduling.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

• Required Associate's Degree

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Extend body and limbs to reach items.
• Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a broad behavioral health delivery system centrally managed from its location in Bangor, Maine. Acadia Hospital is a leader in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, tele-psychiatry, consultations to regional emergency departments, school-based and employer-based services, and integration into primary and specialty care practices. Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of eating disorder services and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications. The hospital is also the parent organization of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare which provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management, and other outpatient mental health services serving patients from all corners of Maine. Acadia Hospital embraces service excellence and high quality care as evidenced by its commitment to achieve Center of Excellence status in the delivery of behavioral health services. Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport. Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to many major destinations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.