at MaineHealth in Portland, Maine, United States
Job Description
Summary
This is a bargaining unit position
Job Posted Date: 1/19/2023
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-3 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 3 years of experience!
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 member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care in a CARDIOVASCULAR progressive care Unit? The freedom to explore new cardiac and electrophysiology specialties and experiences in your nursing career awaits you at MMC.
You will provide care for cardiovascular patients who have undergone PCI, Convergent Maize, Watchman, Atrial and ventricular ablations as well as post STEMI patients.
Cardiac nursing requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. Join us, and expand on your clinical skills and knowledge across multiple cardiac specialties while feeling the pride of being part of an excellent team.
Position Summary
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.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred. Must matriculate to a BSN within one year of hire, attaining completion within five years of hire.
License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Maine.
Experience: Meets all requirements of Clinical Nurse I. Completion of Level I usually achieved by 12 months of employment.
Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.
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.
Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action.
In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse II may choose to remain at Level II as opposed to seeking advancement to Level III.
Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
