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MaineHealth·Portland, ME

Clinical Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit (P2C) - New Graduates Welcome

Med / SurgFull timeNights
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
Education
✓All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit based employment.
✓For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an in
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Qualifications
✓As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required.
✓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 health care team members.
✓Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
✓In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date, will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.
+Benefits
✓Tuition assistance
✓Paid parental leave
✓Shift differentials
✓Continuing education
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$38.27/hr
vs. Maine Med/Surg RN roles that post payvs. ME Med/Surg RN rolesmedian $23.82
$15/hrTop of this range is 61% above the state median$65/hr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
Education
✓All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit based employment.
✓For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an in
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Qualifications
✓As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required.
✓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 health care team members.
✓Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
✓In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date, will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.
+Benefits
Tuition assistancePaid parental leaveShift differentialsContinuing education

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About the role

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!