Description
Nursing
Req #: 25739
Clinical Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgical/Trauma Unit (R6)
This is a bargaining unit position
Job Posting Date: 3/11/2025
Sign-on Bonus
For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience, and $20,000 for those with more than 2 years of experience!
* Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part-time RN position. Bonus amount is prorated for Part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
* Current MaineHealth employee members are ineligible; former members are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation from employment.
Unit Description
The R6 is a dynamic 24-bed neurosurgical/trauma unit with an embedded 9-bed neuro-focused Intermediate Care Unit (IMC). Bean 2 is a fast-paced 12-bed Total Joint Center. This position offers an opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Patient Populations
* R6: Adults and older adolescents with neurological and orthopedic conditions, including head injuries, strokes, brain tumors, seizures, multi-trauma, and neurosurgical needs. Requires assessment and critical thinking skills for patients with multi-system issues.
* Bean 2: Adults post-joint replacement surgeries, serving as the Joint Center for our accredited joint replacement program. Focus on care coordination for timely and safe discharges, with high patient satisfaction scores.
Work Environment
A challenging yet rewarding environment emphasizing teamwork, communication, a positive attitude, and proactive care. As a teaching unit, it welcomes new graduate RNs and learners. Staff work closely to meet patient needs and uphold high standards of care.
Shift Details
This is a full-time night shift position, consisting of 3, 12-hour shifts per week.
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission by demonstrating excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient-centered care, community commitment, and accountability. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care, across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
Minimum Requirements (KSAs)
* Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Must enroll in a BSN program within 1 year of hire and complete within 5 years. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education annually.
* License/Certifications: Current Maine RN license. Relevant specialty certification preferred.
* Experience: At least 1 year of RN work experience.
* Basic knowledge of nursing practices, with neuro or telemetry experience preferred. IMC experience strongly preferred.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* Analytical skills to identify patient condition changes and initiate appropriate actions.
* Ability to handle crisis situations effectively.
* Compassionate nursing practice promoting a healing environment.
* Technical skills to care for diverse patient populations on the unit.
Additional Information
Working across Maine and New Hampshire, MaineHealth offers a supportive environment with benefits such as paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.
We invest in our care team and foster an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're eager to build a career in a collaborative setting, apply today.
Questions about this role? Contact Michelle L. Lefebvre at michelle.lefebvre@mainehealth.org
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