Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical
Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in an acute care setting located in Machias, Maine. This role is integral to providing high-quality, patient-family centered care to a diverse adult population requiring medical and surgical interventions.
The Medical-Surgical RN is responsible for comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring adherence to established standards of practice and organizational values. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and collaborative teamwork within a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in accordance with facility and Maine State standards.
- Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient responses to treatment.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
- Respond rapidly and efficiently to emergency situations, demonstrating critical thinking and decisive action.
- Ensure strict adherence to patient confidentiality protocols.
- Actively support and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Not specified for degree or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proficiency in computer systems and electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
- Ability to function independently and manage a diverse patient caseload.
- Demonstrated ability to act rapidly and efficiently in emergency situations.
- Commitment to maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Days per Week: 5
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine.
- Certifications: Not specified.