Director/Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Summary

• Position Summary
  
  • The Director - Medical/Surgical manages and coordinates the clinical and other unit activities in order to provide patient and family-centered care. Collaborates with relevant stakeholders in planning and decision-making that affects the unit. Is the primary role model; and coaches, empowers and assists the staff in professional growth and fulfillment of the mission, vision and values of the organization
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  
  • Education: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in an accredited nursing program desirable. Master's degree from accredited nursing program preferred.
  • License/Certifications: Active nursing license. Current BCLS required. ACLS required for critical care departments. Other certifications specific to department policies may be required.
  • Experience: One to two years demonstrated clinical competence and leadership or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to mentor and empower staff; to set the climate on each shift for cooperation and teamwork
  • Self-directed and self-motivated with a firm understanding of other nursing and leadership roles; skilled change agent
  • Effective communicator with the ability to create strong nurse/physician partnerships; serves as a role model through professional behavior and open, direct communication

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.