Clinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical Oncology/Intermediate Care Unit (R4)

Davita Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join their Surgical Oncology unit in Portland, Maine. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, requiring excellent communication skills, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and an active RN license. The position offers a collaborative environment and professional growth opportunities, with flexible scheduling and a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policies

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Maine required; specialty certification preferred.
• Inpatient experience preferred in med/surg, telemetry, IMC, or oncology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Technical nursing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Description

Nursing
Req #: 34274

This is a bargaining unit position

Job Posted: 6/13/2025

PT/Days

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with more than 2 years of experience!

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 more than 6 months of separation from employment.

Unit Bio: The Surgical Oncology unit cares for various specialties, including complex Upper and Lower GI, GYN Oncology, and Head and Neck. It also serves as an acute medical/surgical unit with 12 Intermediate Level Care beds. The nursing staff foster an environment that values excellence, teamwork, and peer support. Staff collaborate with leadership in a shared governance model, and the unit encourages professional development. Staffing practices support 12-hour shifts and flexible scheduling for weekends and holidays.

Summary: The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values through 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, which may be provided across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current RN license in Maine; specialty certification preferred.
3. Experience: Meets all requirements of Clinical Nurse I; inpatient experience preferred, especially in med/surg, telemetry, IMC, or oncology.
4. Knowledge of nursing practices, principles, and processes.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Analytical skills to monitor patient conditions and initiate appropriate responses.
7. Ability to manage crisis situations involving patients and families.
8. Demonstrates caring nursing practice and promotes healing environments.
9. Technical skills to care for various patient populations on the unit.

Additional Information:

Working across Maine and New Hampshire, MaineHealth offers a collaborative environment with benefits such as paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, and wellness resources. MaineHealth is committed to an inclusive environment where staff can thrive and develop their full potential. If interested, apply today.

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