Clinical Nurse I: New Grad Friendly — Transitional Care

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME seeks a Clinical Nurse I for a newly created 40-bed medical-surgical unit focusing on longer length of stay. The role supports geriatric patient care and interprofessional collaboration, bridging care across providers and settings.

This full-time night-shift position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts weekly, with responsibilities including assessment, planning, and coordination of nursing care from admission through discharge.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as an RN in Maine.
• Entry-level RN; no prior experience required.
• Strong communication with patients and care team.
• Analytical ability to identify changes in patient conditions.
• Nurse Residency Program for new grads.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Education

RN License Maine

Entry-level RN

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Nurse Residency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME seeks a Clinical Nurse I for a newly created 40-bed medical-surgical unit focusing on longer length of stay. The role supports geriatric patient care and interprofessional collaboration, bridging care across providers and settings.

This full-time night-shift position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts weekly, with responsibilities including assessment, planning, and coordination of nursing care from admission through discharge.