Clinical Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery (L&D)

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

About the role

Maine Medical Center delivers 3,300 babies each year in our 19-bed Labor/Delivery/Recovery unit located in the new Coulombe Family Tower. We accept high-risk pregnancy transfers from both Maine and New Hampshire. Maine Medical Center offers a Clinical RN growth pathway with a strong history of RN development in this department, providing a great opportunity for nurses seeking professional growth, research, and leadership development. The team expects Inpatient OB RNC certification within two years of hire.

This is a full-time night shift opportunity consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, with an every-third-weekend coverage rotation.

Responsibilities

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 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 beginning with the initial contact with the health care system and continuing across the continuum.
• Providing services on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
• At least 1 year of prior RN work experience.
• Prior cardiac telemetry, OR, or ER experience preferred.
• Prior perinatal care experience strongly 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 healthcare team members.
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients’ conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action.
• Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families.
• Demonstrates the required knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.
• Certification in relevant specialty preferred.

Benefits

MaineHealth offers:

• Competitive benefits including paid parental leave and flexible work options.
• Student loan assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Well-being resources to support personal and professional growth.
• Recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
• Shift differentials or other incentives where applicable.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $41.34 to $60.22 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).