Clinical Nurse (RN) - Continuing Care NICU (CCN) - New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Clinical Nurses to join their Continuing Care NICU team. This role is perfect for new graduates eager to start their nursing careers in a supportive environment. The position involves providing high-quality care in a state-of-the-art facility, working alongside a skilled team of healthcare professionals. With a commitment to excellence and patient-centered care, this opportunity offers a robust Nurse Residency Program for new RNs. Join a community that values collaboration and innovation, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

12-month Nurse Residency Program

Inclusive work environment

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required, BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in Maine is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Coordination of patient and family care across various settings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Basic Nursing Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Clinical Nurse (RN) - Continuing Care NICU (CCN) - New Graduates Welcome

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Nursing
Req #: 26119
Date Posted: Mar 13, 2025

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible New Grad Registered Nurses!

• 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.

The cohort for this position will be starting on 7/7/2025.

The NICU-CCN in The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is a 51-bed unit. This is the largest ICU in the state of Maine. The NICU is a 31-bed level lll-lV. The Continuing Care NICU is a 20-bed step-down unit that is attached to the NICU and provides level II neonatal care. We have single rooms with state-of-the-art equipment and work closely with all disciplines- surgical, cardiac, GI, genetics, renal, palliative care etc. We have Neonatologists, Pediatricians, and Advanced Practice Providers covering 24/7 with a nursing staff of 180.

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: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 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: As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required. Prior NICU Level II-IV experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members.
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
• All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit based employment.
• In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date, will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.

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.

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.

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