Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Nephrology/Urology Med Surg Unit (R5) - New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join their team at a leading medical center. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to support patient care through assessment, planning, and coordination. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals. The organization values community and patient-centered care, providing a supportive environment for new graduates and seasoned professionals alike. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this role promises a fulfilling career path in nursing, backed by comprehensive benefits and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Ability

Basic Nursing Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing
Req #: 1427

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):

1. Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
3. Experience: As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required.
4. Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
5. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members.
6. Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
7. 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.
8. For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an individual basis.
9. 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.

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.