Clinical Nurse (RN) - IMC/General Surgical Unit (R3) - New Graduates Welcome
This is a bargaining unit position with 2 positions available. This is a Clinical Nurse I vacancy open to candidates with 0–1 year of RN work experience.
About the Role
R3 is a 38-bed adult acute care unit complemented by a 6-bed intermediate care area, offering continuous cardiac monitoring throughout. The unit serves patients aged 18 and older, providing specialized care primarily for multi-trauma, burn, vascular, and general surgical cases. R3 is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care, grounded in respect, collaboration, and teamwork among staff.
The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting 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 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.
This is a full-time night shift opportunity, consisting of 3, 12-hour shifts per week.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
- As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required.
- Care of post-op surgical patient experience preferred.
- 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 health care team members.
- Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
Additional Information
All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit-based employment. For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an individual basis.
In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12-month performance evaluation date will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work policy
- Student loan assistance
- Training and education
- Well-being resources for you and your family
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.