Clinical Nurse (RN) - Preadmission/Prep

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

The Clinical Nurse at Maine Medical Center delivers nursing care across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory and community settings, performing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in alignment with Maine State Board standards.

Collaborating with anesthesia, the role emphasizes safe patient experiences; OR/ASU/PACU exposure is preferred. Full-time (40 hours/week) position with competitive benefits and ongoing professional development; salary range is reflected in hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred.
• License: Current RN license in Maine.
• Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience.
• Knowledge: Nursing theory and practice per state standards.
• Communication: Interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, document and evaluate nursing care.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams in perioperative care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical ability

Crisis identification

Caring nursing practice

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Maine Medical Center Nursing Req #: 96795

This is a Bargaining Unit Position
Job Posting Date: 10/12/2026

Full Time/Days (40 hours per week)

Pre Admit (PREP):The majority of your day is spent preparing patients for surgery. This will include an in depth interview with each patient reviewing a complete health history, medication reconciliation, review what a patient may eator drinkbeforesurgery and any other specifics.This position will work closely on a daily basis with Anesthesia.

Operating Room, ASU, or PACU experience preferred.

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: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. Certification in relevant specialty preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year prior RN work experience.
• 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 healthcare team members.
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients’ conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action.
• 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.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well‑being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob‐relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $41.34 to $60.22 per hour

Compensation for part‑time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]