Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in Portland, ME

This is a Bargaining Unit Position
Job Posting Date: 01/16/2024

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 3 years of RN experience!

• 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 member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist - Geriatrics to join the team at MaineHealth. The successful candidate will bring expertise in clinical nursing, patient care, and education to support the clinical staff, patients, and families at MaineHealth. The ideal applicant should have an advanced nursing degree (MSN or Doctorate), a current RN license with a minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience, and experience in a leadership role. Knowledge of regulatory standards and best practices for clinical staff is essential. This position also requires excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be a key member of the nursing team and Adult Medicine Geriatric team, delivering quality patient care and education to the clinical staff. The successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and independently to create an innovative and effective work environment. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally in a rewarding and supportive environment.

CNS Certification Required "Gerontology Focus"

Position Summary

• The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Maine Medical Center (MMC) is an advanced practice nurse as defined by the Maine Nurse Practice Act and/or the ANA Advanced Practice Standards (1996). The mission of the CNS is to assure the provision of expert, quality, evidence-based care for patients and families in a variety of practice settings. The CNS also provides leadership in the development of staff, resources, and programs that support the MMC mission. The CNS partners with health care providers and management teams to develop and deliver quality health care to specific patient populations within and beyond MMC.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Knowledge of Nursing theory, practice and education in order to conduct patient assessments, develop and coordinate complex plans of care and to develop educational programs at a level acquired through completion of a Master's Degree in an advanced practice clinical nursing specialty.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine and license for advanced practice in nursing if available.  Certification in clinical specialty at the advance practice level (if applicable) is required.
• Experience: Two to three years of clinical experience in assigned specialty area.
• A high level of critical thinking skills, process and problem solving skills, and systems knowledge necessary for participation in clinical initiatives.
• Interpersonal, communication and leadership skills sufficient to lead individuals and groups.