Clinical Nurse (RN) - IMC/General Surgical Unit (R3)

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to join their team. This full-time role involves providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic medical-surgical unit, focusing on surgical patients and complex cases. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to patient-centered care. With a generous sign-on bonus and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow their nursing career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• At least 1 year RN experience required, charge nurse experience preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in Maine.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and planning of nursing care.
• Provides care delivery and coordination for patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Nursing Assessment

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Nursing
Req #: 21002

This is a bargaining unit position.

Job Posting Date: 1/28/2025

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-3 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 3 years of experience!

* Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

* Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

R3 at Maine Medical Center is an adult Medical Surgical unit, serving adult patients 18 and over. R3 also has a section within the unit with 6 intermediate care beds. The unit provides care primarily for general surgical patients and includes surgical specialties in vascular, bariatric, abdominal, trauma, complex wound management, and burn populations. Inpatient experience desired.

This is a full time, day shift opportunity consisting of 3, 12 hour shifts.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both Maine Medical Center and the Maine State Board of Nursing, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of nursing care. Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with the initial contact with the health care system and may continue across the continuum. Services may be provided on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

* Education: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.

* License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Maine.

* Experience: At least 1 year RN experience. Completion of Level I usually achieved by 12 months of employment. Charge nurse, wound/burn, or telemetry experience preferred. Care of post-op surgical patients strongly preferred.

* Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.

* Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families.

* Demonstrates the required knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit.

* Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

* Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action.

* In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse II may choose to remain at Level II as opposed to seeking advancement to Level III.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Michelle L. Lefebvre at [e-mail]