Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Float Pool

MaineHealth•Biddeford, ME

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Inpatient Float Pool role is part of Maine Medical Center’s Nursing Float Pool, where nurses care for patients across a broad range of acuity levels and clinical settings. Float Pool nurses may work across multiple Medical-Surgical Units, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the Emergency Department. This adaptable role offers opportunities to develop expertise in multiple settings and strengthen time-management and critical-thinking skills. The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care provides high-quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. The nurse collaborates, delegates, and communicates with the healthcare team to support optimal care. At the MH RN II level, the nurse is competent in the clinical role and can care for most assigned patients, while identifying and obtaining resources to develop the skills and knowledge needed for other patient types. Advancement from RN I to RN II occurs automatically after one year when the nurse is in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current applicable state license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of the start date.
One year of recent RN experience.
For automatic advancement from RN I, complete all onboarding requirements, including the New Grad Residency where available, and be in good standing while meeting RN I requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Collaborate, delegate, and communicate with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
Float between multiple Medical-Surgical Units, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the Emergency Department.
Identify and obtain appropriate resources to develop skills and knowledge for patient types not yet within the nurse's competence.