Registered Nurse (RN) - Weight Management

MaineHealth; Kennebunk (ME); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for ambulatory care in Kennebunk, ME, focusing on obesity medicine and bariatric surgery. This hybrid role features two in-office days and two remote days, with a flexible four- or five-day work week.

You will be the clinical liaison, triage calls, coordinate care, and support a multidisciplinary team dedicated to evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Current state RN license required; BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• One year of RN experience required; automatic advancement from RN I to RN II after onboarding requirements are completed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between patients, providers, and the care team.
• Triage incoming patient calls and assess patient needs using established clinical protocols.
• Prioritize and manage work based on patient acuity and urgency.
• Communicate test results and coordinate follow-up care plans with patients.
• Process prescription refill requests accurately and efficiently.
• Support prior authorization activities as needed.
• Obtain, review, and submit laboratory orders.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to staff.
• Navigate multiple electronic systems while delivering exceptional patient service.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Patient communication

Care planning

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Weight Management

Location: Kennebunk, ME
Facility: Medical Group Practices
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing
Req #: 98104
Date Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Registered Nurse II - Obesity Medicine & Bariatric Surgery – HYBRID position

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Enjoy work-life balance with a predictable ambulatory schedule and no inpatient demands or call responsibility.
• Make a meaningful impact by guiding patients through life-changing obesity treatment and bariatric surgery journeys.
• Be part of a growing and evolving program where your expertise and ideas can help shape workflows, improve care delivery, and enhance the patient experience.
• Collaborate with an awesome multidisciplinary team, including obesity medicine specialists, bariatric surgeons, advanced practice providers, dietitians, and support staff who are passionate about delivering outstanding care.
• Thrive in a supportive, close-knit environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy the convenience of onsite parking, making your workday just a little easier.
• Expand your skills and knowledge in a specialty focused on evidence-based, patient-centered care.

If you are an experienced RN who enjoys building relationships, coordinating care, and helping patients this might be the perfect fit for you!

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary clinical liaison between patients, providers, and care team members.
• Triage incoming patient calls and assess patient needs using established clinical protocols.
• Prioritize and manage work based on patient acuity and urgency.
• Communicate test results and coordinate follow-up care plans with patients.
• Process prescription refill requests accurately and efficiently.
• Support prior authorization activities as needed.
• Obtain, review, and submit laboratory orders.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to staff.
• Effectively navigate multiple electronic systems while delivering exceptional patient service.

When You’ll Work

This position is a hybrid position with two days in the office and two remote workdays. There is flexibility for this to be either a four- or five-day work week, let’s talk about your preference!

Summary

The MH Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care role provides high quality care to patients and families calling or presenting for care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and performs a wide variety of patient care services to assist physicians/advanced practice practitioners in delivering excellent care to patients of the practice.
MH RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. Though not able to care for every patient type within their area of hire, demonstrates how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. This level included automatic advancement after 1 year as a RN I – must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available).

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 $34.35to $46.46 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.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [e-mail].

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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