Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) - Geriatrics

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 108,297 - 160,923; Full time

Job summary

Maine Medical Center, a MaineHealth facility, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) in Geriatrics. The CNS is an advanced practice nurse who leads care for older adults and partners with providers to improve outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in an advanced nursing specialty, an active Maine RN license, and 2–3 years of specialty experience, with leadership and program development responsibilities. Full-time days.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in an advanced practice clinical nursing specialty is required.
• Current RN license in Maine with APRN license if available is required.
• Two to three years of clinical experience in the assigned specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, evidence-based nursing care to geriatrics patients and families.
• Lead staff development, resources, and programs to support MMC's mission.
• Collaborate with health care teams to develop/offer quality services.

Skills

RN license

Geriatrics

Leadership

Education program development

Education

Master's Degree in advanced practice clinical nursing specialty

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist (RN) - Geriatrics

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing
Req #: 70895
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2026

This is a Clinical Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience

This is a Bargaining Unit Position

Job Posting Date: 7/2/2026

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing
Req #: 70895

This is a Clinical Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience

This is a Bargaining Unit Position

Full Time/Days

Summary: The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Maine Medical Center (MMC) is an advanced practice nurse as defined by the Maine Nurse Practice Act and/or the ANA Advanced Practice Standards (1996). The mission of the CNS is to assure the provision of expert, quality, evidence-based care for patients and families in a variety of practice settings. The CNS also provides leadership in the development of staff, resources, and programs that support the MMC mission. The CNS partners with health care providers and management teams to develop and deliver quality health care to specific patient populations within and beyond MMC.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Knowledge of Nursing theory, practice and education in order to conduct patient assessments, develop and coordinate complex plans of care and to develop educational programs at a level acquired through completion of a Master's Degree in an advanced practice clinical nursing specialty.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine and license for advanced practice in nursing if available. Certification in clinical specialty at the advance practice level (if applicable) is required.
• Experience: Two to three years of clinical experience in assigned specialty area.
• A high level of critical thinking skills, process and problem solving skills, and systems knowledge necessary for participation in clinical initiatives.
• Interpersonal, communication and leadership skills sufficient to lead individuals and groups.

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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $108,297.28 to $160,923.98 per year.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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