At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Position Requirements:

Current Maine RN LicenseBachelor’s in Nursing preferred, or Bachelor’s candidate within 18 months of appointment2 years current related hospital experience in a critical care settingWorks well in dynamic and fast paced environmentPositive communication skills.Positive role modelCustomer service skillsCurrent BLS and ACLS certification

Preferred Attributes:

Specialty/Leadership certificationExperience with a patient population where team lead will be done is preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1) Makes assignments and delegates care assignments according to knowledge and skills of team members and needs of the patients. Reassesses and redistributes team members as patient and unit needs change
2) Coaches staff to deliver competent nursing care to assigned patients
3) Provides immediate “troubleshooting” for patient care issues and follow-up as indicated
4) Facilitates teamwork among all clinicians associated with patient care to expedite patient progress toward goal achievement and timely and appropriate discharge
5) Provides evaluation and collaboration of patient care delivery to achieve patient outcome goals and timely discharge
6) Consistently role models professional nursing practice and behavior
7) Promotes harmony in the work setting
8) Monitors patient care delivery and unit processes for quality improvement opportunities and goals
9) Effectively communicates process changes
10) Identifies, addresses real time, and communicates to ANL existing barriers impacting departmental culture of safety
11) Addresses variations clinical or behavioral performance real time and informs ANL, NL or House Supervisor as appropriate
12) Reports any risk or quality improvement issues in a timely manner
13) Uses the acuity system to maintain staff productivity resulting in meeting the Worked Hours Per Unit of Service (WHPUOS) targets set through benchmarks
14) Assumes a patient care assignment when the number and mix of patients and unit staff permit
15) Contributes to the completion of Team member 90-day and annual performance evaluations
16) Monitors and provides feedback to ANL on team member performance improvement plan/progress
17) In conjunction with the ANL, the Team Leader assists in the development of long and short-term goals for their department, promoting quality care and optimal patient outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner. Maintains effective communication with all CMHC employees, patients, families, physicians and stakeholders modeling the CMHC Service Standards
18) Completes other duties as listed in specific unit performance plan/Competency Based Objectives. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed
19) Assumes other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to interpret, synthesizes, prioritize, and make immediate judgments using long and short-term memory to coordinate a patient care areaCompetent with all age groups within defined patient populations. Demonstrates sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groups

Professional Growth Expectations:

Actively demonstrates the organization’s values and conducts oneself at all times in accordance with the Code of ConductCompletes 100% of training and in-service requirementsCertification in the specialty area of practice is strongly encouragedDesignated shift may be altered due to changes in staffing patterns related to patient needs

Physical Requirements:

Employees in this position may be exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipmentEmployees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks, see attached description of physical demands.

Note: Failure to adhere to Central Maine Health Care Core Values and Code of Conduct AT ALL TIMES AT WORK, or to complete 100% of training and in-service requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal or position and may result in no pay increase for the year

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!