MaineHealth – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical – Belfast, ME

September 14, 2023

Job Description

[adinserter block=”1″]

Job title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Company: MaineHealth
[adinserter block=”1″]

Job description: Summary

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for clinical decision-making and coordination of a patients’ care during an assigned shift or throughout the length of stay on a unit. The RN exercises independent judgment to assess patient needs, to develop the plan of nursing actions in collaboration with the health care team, to implement the plan and to evaluate the effects and outcome of the care provided. The RN will provide direct nursing care to patients which may include pediatric, adult and geriatric populations in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Maine State Board of Nursing. As part of the care team, the RN will coordinate, assign and oversee patient care duties delegated to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse aides (CNAs). The RN utilizes excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in collaborating with Medical and Nursing Staff, Support and Ancillary Services, Administration, Community Providers, patients, families and caregivers.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) * Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.

  • License/Certification: Current License as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine; Current BLS Certification
  • Experience: A minimum of one year in an acute care setting preferred.
  • Other Certification: As required by department, including Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency for any RN assisting Laboring Women

Additional Information

MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual’s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
[adinserter block=”1″]

Expected salary:

Location: Belfast, ME

[adinserter block=”1″]


[adinserter block=”1″]

Location

Related Jobs