First Connect Health
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First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Maine. Job Description & Requirements
Travel Bonus: $300
Job Functions:
1. Performs initial age-appropriate nursing assessment.
2. Complete ongoing age-appropriate reassessments.
3. Completes discharge assessment to identify patient discharge needs.
4. Identifies priorities for the delivery of nursing care.
5. Develops/implements plan of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
6. Executes appropriate nursing actions to reach patient goals.
7. Communicates patient care activities to health care team members.
8. Updates health care team members of current status and any changes in plan.
9. Documents patient care activities in accordance with established standards and hospital policies and procedures.
10. Initiates specialty/supplemental nursing notes as appropriate.
11. Assists with patient charges.
12. Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and within the scope of the state Nursing Practice Act.
13. Maintains a physical environment that provides for patient and staff safety and wellness.
14. Ensures that supplies and equipment are readily available and in safe working order.
15. Reports situations involving questionable safety/legality promptly to nursing manager.
16. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement procedures in event of internal or external disaster.
17. Demonstrates knowledge of drug administration and effects.
18. Utilizes appropriate drug reference sources for drug information.
19. Administers drugs correctly utilizing the “five rights” through med verify.
20. Evaluates patient response to medications.
21. Assesses need for patient / family education and provides teaching as indicated.
22. Completes discharge plan, and ensures patient / family understanding of plan.
23. Performs follow up calls to patients.
24. Assesses nursing care throughout shift.
25. Participates in MDT meetings, and bedside rounding with hospitalist and case manager.
26. Promotes the hospital and its employees through professional behavior.
27 . Quality Improvement: Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.
28. Emergency Management: As a contracted staff member of Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.
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About First Connect HealthAt First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
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