Clinical Nurse (RN) – Surgical Oncology

Portland, ME
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Full Time, Part Time, Per-Diem – Nights, Days
              

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is currently seeking Registered Nurses to join their care team with the Surgical Oncology/Intermediate Care Unit.

Sign-on bonus: Up to $20,000, depending on eligibility

Generous shift differentials, training provided, relocation assistance and growth opportunities.

Summary and Responsibilities:

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.

Unit Bio: The Surgical Oncology unit cares for a variety of surgical oncology specialties, such as complex Upper and Lower GI, GYN Oncology and Head and Neck. This unit also serves as an acute medical/surgical unit which includes 12 Intermediate Level Care beds. Nursing staff work collaboratively with leadership in a shared governance model. R4 is a very goal driven unit, and they encourage staff to pursue professional goals. Through this work they have developed and implemented staffing scheduling practices which support 12-hour shifts, and a fair and flexible approach to weekends and holidays.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year. 
2. License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. Certification in relevant specialty preferred. 
3. Experience: At least 1-year prior RN work experience. Meets all requirements of Clinical Nurse I. Completion of Level I usually achieved by 12 months of employment. Critical care, pediatrics, or behavioral health experience preferred. ED experience strongly preferred.
4. Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing. 
5. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. 
6. Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients’ conditions and to initiate appropriate action. 
7. Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action. 
8. Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families. 
9. Demonstrates the required knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit.

To learn more and apply, please visit https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/search/jobs?title=clinical+nurse+surgical+oncology&location=portland&q=  or email Nicole.Chapman@mainehealth.org

About MaineHealth:

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system dedicated to its vision: "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our system includes nine local health networks, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and the MaineHealth Medical Group – comprising 1,700 employed clinicians. With a team of approximately 22,000 care professionals, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits designed to support your needs today while providing flexibility for the future. Our comprehensive packages include:

• Competitive health and dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• A robust retirement program
• Generous paid time off
• And much more!
  
  

A career at MaineHealth means working alongside compassionate professionals who are deeply committed to both their colleagues and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and genuine care – both inside our organization and beyond. Here, your skills will be valued, your contributions will make a difference, and your career will thrive.

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.