Clinical Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Telemetry/IMC (R9) New Graduates Welcome
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: 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 and procedures 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. Unit Bio: Known as R9, this unit is comprised of 36-beds. 24 beds designated to acute care medical surgical acuity, with medical telemetry capabilities caring for a wide variety of adults with acute and chronic medical conditions. 12 beds designated to general intermediate care (IMC) acuity. Our department thrives on collaboration, where every team member's contribution is valued and respected. The friendly and approachable nature of our staff fosters a welcoming environment that encourages open communication and mutual support. We proudly promote inclusivity and a growth-oriented culture, made evident based on the number of travelers that have transitioned into permanent roles as well as C.N.A.'s who will be continuing their career on the unit as new RN's. We hope you will join us on R9 as well!
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Med/surg experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- assessment
- diagnosis
- outcome identification
- planning
- implementation
- documentation
- evaluation of the effects of nursing care
- Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care
Benefits
- For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible New Grad Nurses!
- Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position.
- Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
- Current MaineHealth employees advancing to a RN position may be eligible to receive an Up-Skill bonus; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
- All new graduate RNs (less than 1 year RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our Residency program in conjunction with their unit based employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
