Clinical Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Telemetry/IMC (R9)

The Clinical Nurse II position at Maine Medical Center is open to candidates with more than 1 year of RN work experience. This is a bargaining unit position.

About the role

This unit, known as R9, consists of 36 beds. 24 beds are designated for acute care medical-surgical acuity with telemetry capabilities, while 12 beds are for general intermediate care (IMC) acuity. The department is collaborative, fostering an environment of open communication and mutual support.

Responsibilities

• Supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by demonstrating excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family-centered care, commitment to the community, and accountability.
• Assesses, diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans, implements, documents, and evaluates the effects of nursing care according to national standards of nursing practice and Maine Medical Center and Maine State Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care spans inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. Certification in relevant specialty preferred.
• Experience: At least 1 year prior RN work experience, meeting all requirements of Clinical Nurse I, and having med/surg or telemetry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 to identify changes in patients' conditions and initiate appropriate actions.
• Ability to identify potential crisis situations and take appropriate actions.
• Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families.
• Knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit.

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Additional Information: With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with healthcare professionals who value their colleagues – both within the organization and the communities they serve. We offer benefits that support your needs today and flexibility for planning for tomorrow, including paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, and well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth continues to invest in its care team and foster an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to achieve your full potential.

If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact nicole.chapman@mainehealth.org.