Clinical Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing critical care to vulnerable patients. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and patient-centered care, you'll be part of a team that values excellence and innovation. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like paid parental leave and flexible work policies. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policies

Student loan assistance

Education resources

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Must enroll in a BSN program within one year of hire.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience; pediatrics, PICU, ICU, ER, or NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Provide care across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Technical nursing skills

Crisis recognition

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Barbara Bush Children's Hospital

Department: Nursing

Req #: 27994

This is a bargaining unit position.

Job Posting Date: 4/1/2025

Positions Available: 3

Sign-on Bonus: For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience, and up to $20,000 for those with more than 2 years of RN experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired into a Full or Part-time RN position. Bonus amount is prorated for Part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation.

The NICU/CCN at The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital is a 51-bed level III-IV unit, the largest ICU in Maine. It features single rooms with state-of-the-art equipment and collaborates closely with various disciplines including surgical, cardiac, GI, genetics, renal, and palliative care. Neonatologists and APPs provide 24/7 coverage, supported by a nursing staff of 150. The unit also has an active critical care transport team and a nurse-driven PICC team.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: 31 beds & Continuing Care NICU: 20 beds

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by demonstrating excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family-centered care, community commitment, and accountability. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care, following national standards and institutional policies. Care may be provided across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. Must enroll in a BSN program within one year of hire, with completion within five years.
• Licensure: Current RN license in Maine.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; pediatrics, PICU, ICU, ER, or NICU II-IV experience preferred.
• Ongoing education: 10 hours annually.
• Demonstrates caring nursing practices and promotes healing environments.
• Possesses technical skills for most patient populations on the unit.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to recognize crises and initiate appropriate responses.
• Option to remain at Level II in the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program.

Additional Information

Working across Maine and New Hampshire, MaineHealth offers a collaborative environment with benefits supporting work-life balance, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, education, and well-being resources.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where staff can thrive and reach their full potential. If you're interested in building a career dedicated to delivering top-tier care, apply today.

For questions, contact Michelle L. Lefebvre at [e-mail]