Registered Nurse (RN) - Weight Management
Kennebunk, Maine
Ambulatory Care
Sign-on bonusPosted Jul 17 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Weight Management
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Outpatient
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
The median for nursing in Maine is $37/hr, across 140 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Medical Group Practices
Nursing
Req #: 85854
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with up to 2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience!
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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.
This is a Registered Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience
Ambulatory work environment —enjoy a predictable schedule that supports both professional success and personal well‑being. Convenient onsite parking, making your daily routine easier and stress‑free. A growing practice with room for innovation, where your ideas and leadership directly influence team development, workflow optimization, and exceptional patient experience. Collaborative, close‑knit environment with dedicated obesity medicine providers, bariatric surgeons and multidisciplinary staff committed to continuous improvement and high-quality care. Opportunities for professional growth.
Weight Management is seeking a motivated RN who desires a flexible hybrid schedule. The RN, Triage position is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients following established protocols within scope of practice. The RN will serve as the primary liaison between patients, providers, and clinical staff. This position will be hybrid two days in office, two days remote.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be Skilled In
Triage incoming patient phone calls Prioritizing work by patient acuity Multitasking / navigation of multiple computer programs while speaking with patients on the phone. Communicate with patients regarding test results and follow-up care coordination Receive and process prescription refill requests Assist with prior authorization process as needed Obtain and submit lab orders Serve as resource to clinical staff regarding medical information and patient assessment
Summary
The MH Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care role provides high quality care to patients and families calling or presenting for care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and performs a wide variety of patient care services to assist physicians/advanced practice practitioners in delivering excellent care to patients of the practice.
MH RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. Though not able to care for every patient type within their area of hire, demonstrates how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. This level included automatic advancement after 1 year as a RN I – must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. License/
Certifications
Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
Experience
One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available).
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.
The pay range for this position is $34.35to $46.46 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact samantha.gonzales@mainehealth.org
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred
- Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
- Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date
- One year of recent RN experience required
- Patient treatment planning
- Direct patient care
- Care plan evaluation
- Patient assessment
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work policy
- Student loan assistance
- Training and education
- Well-being resources
Place
- City
- Kennebunk, Maine
- Median rent
- $1,466/mo
- Local household income
- $95,169/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Maine index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
A classic Maine coastal town, Kennebunk pairs salty charm with quiet year-round living. Picture clapboard homes, lobster shacks, and marshland trails near Gooch's Beach. It's a slower pace for nurses who want small-town character and ocean air within reach of Portland.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system serving approximately 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. The system includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network,…
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