Clinical Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit (P2C)

Maine Health • Portland, ME

115d

About The Position

This is a bargaining unit position. P2C is a fast paced 18 bed medical surgical telemetry unit that provides extraordinary care to a diverse and complex adult medical surgical patient population. P2C has a general surgical population with a focus on neurological and vascular. P2C also provides a wide variety of medical care with a specialty in Stroke patients. MMC is recognized by the Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the team of P2C is proud to be one of the units certified to care for this population. P2C has telemetry monitoring capability for both surgical and medical patients. We are looking for individuals committed to providing outstanding patient care, bringing forward innovative ideas, and promoting positivity amongst our team to join us. Our unit consists of new graduates embarking on their first positions as nurses and experienced RNs with multiple years of experience in their profession. Our diverse group creates an environment that promotes inclusivity, learning opportunities, professional development, and personal growth. Our small, but outgoing team values teamwork and collaboration and looks forward to welcoming you to it! This is a full time night shift opportunity, consisting of 3, 12 hour shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
• At least 1 year prior RN work experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in relevant specialty preferred.
• Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.

Responsibilities

• Support Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values.
• Exhibit behaviors of excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to community, and accountability.
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Coordinate patient and family care across the continuum.
• Provide services on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work policy
• Student loan assistance
• Training and education
• Well-being resources for you and your family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees