2 West - Relief Charge Nurse (RN) - 36 hours/week, nights

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

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About The Position

MaineGeneral Health. We’re With You. Be With Us MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities. If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us. Job Description: The Role: Relief Charge N urse (RN) on 2 West Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. The Opportunity: MaineGeneral is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the 2 West team as a Relief Charge Nurse on the night shift. This full-benefits eligible role combines hands-on patient care as a floor nurse with leadership responsibilities, providing an opportunity to grow as a clinical leader while making a difference in the lives of oncology patients. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive cross-training in oncology nursing and chemotherapy administration, along with focused leadership development to prepare for occasional relief charge nurse duties. This is a 36-hour position on the night shift (7p-7a). You will work three 12-hour shifts per week with weekend and holiday rotation required. The Work: Provide high-quality, patient-centered care as a staff nurse on the oncology unit during the night shift. Administer medications, including chemotherapy (training provided), and monitor patient responses to treatment. Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans. Step into the Relief Charge Nurse role as needed, overseeing unit operations, coordinating staff assignments, and ensuring efficient workflow. Serve as a resource and mentor to fellow nurses and support staff during the shift. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards. Participate in ongoing training in oncology care, chemotherapy administration, and leadership skills.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maine, or ability to obtain one in a timely fashion
Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting (oncology experience is a plus but not required)
BLS certification required
Strong clinical skills with a commitment to patient safety and quality care
Demonstrated leadership potential or prior experience in a charge nurse or supervisory role (preferred but not required)
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work night shifts and participate in cross-training for oncology and chemotherapy administration

Nice To Haves

oncology experience is a plus but not required
Demonstrated leadership potential or prior experience in a charge nurse or supervisory role (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care as a staff nurse on the oncology unit during the night shift.
Administer medications, including chemotherapy (training provided), and monitor patient responses to treatment.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Step into the Relief Charge Nurse role as needed, overseeing unit operations, coordinating staff assignments, and ensuring efficient workflow.
Serve as a resource and mentor to fellow nurses and support staff during the shift.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Participate in ongoing training in oncology care, chemotherapy administration, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Generous Earned Time Program
Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs
Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
Growth opportunities within the organization
Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance
Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents. A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness: An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center. Loan Reimbursement is available for this position dependent upon current degree level. Please discuss benefit with the recruiter. Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource they are how we grow our business and care for our community.

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