Clinical Nurse RN - Medical Oncology CFT7 New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth
US - Maine - Portland
January 26, 2025

Description

Nursing
Req #:
20184
This is a bargaining unit position
Date posted 1/24/2025
2 positions available
FT/NIGHTS
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to$10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible New Grad Nurses!
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 employees advancing to a RN position may be eligible to receive an Up-Skill bonus; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
All new graduate RNs (less than 1 year RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our Residency program in conjunction with their unit based employment.
Unit Bio:

The oncology nurse practices at a high level in collaboration with oncologist, hematologist, hospitalist and the entire inter-professional health care team to provide exceptional patient care through diagnosis, treatment, palliation and follow up.

The medical oncology unit is a state of the art 32 bed facility.
With acute and Intermediate level care provided.
Nursing staff work collaboratively with leadership in a shared governance model.
Through this work they have developed and implemented staffing scheduling practices which support 12-hour shifts, and fair and flexible approach to weekends and holidays.
The nursing staff have also worked to create a work environment which values excellence, team work and peer support.
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)
1.Education:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
2.License/Certifications:
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
3.Experience:
As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required.
Med/surg experience preferred.
Inpatient oncology 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 health care team members.
6.Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
7.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 individual basis.
8.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.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.
If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact Nicole R.
Chapman at ***

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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