Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Healthcare; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, ME, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for a full-time, on-site role at St. Joseph Hospital.

The nurse will provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient status, documenting in the EHR, and ensuring safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Current Maine RN license or eligibility.
• BSN preferred; accredited nursing program.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and acute care skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.
• Proficiency with EHR and basic computer skills.
• BLS required; ACLS or specialty certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor patient status.
• Document care in the electronic health record and ensure safety and infection control standards.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and health management.
• Coordinate discharges and transitions of care; support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN licensure Maine

Clinical assessment

Communication & collaboration

EHR documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Company Description

St. Joseph Healthcare, a member of Covenant Health, is a faith-based organization founded in 1947 with a mission to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Its 112-bed St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, Maine is a modern, accredited acute care facility offering medical, surgical, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, laboratory, therapy, emergency, and specialized wound care services. The organization is guided by values of compassion, integrity, collaboration, and excellence, with a strong focus on serving patients and the broader community. More than 800 team members across over 30 departments work together to deliver high-quality, holistic care rooted in respect and dignity. Candidates can learn more about St. Joseph Healthcare by visiting www.stjoeshealing.org.

Role Description

The Registered Nurse role is a full-time, on-site position based at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, ME. The nurse will provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Daily responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient status, documenting care in the electronic health record, and ensuring adherence to safety and infection control standards. The role also involves educating patients and families on care plans and health management, coordinating discharges and transitions of care, and supporting quality and performance improvement initiatives. The nurse will contribute to a compassionate and respectful care environment consistent with the organization’s values and mission.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maine (or eligibility for Maine licensure).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient care skills in acute care settings.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in electronic health record documentation and basic computer skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, ethical, and culturally sensitive care aligned with organizational values.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple patients, and adapt to changing clinical needs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or other relevant specialty certifications preferred.
• Experience in medical-surgical, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or emergency nursing is beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.