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Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care and Walk-In Care

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MaineHealth

Belfast, Maine

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 6

Shift and hours
10-⁠hour days4 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Ambulatory · Clinic You'll support patients of all ages through preventive care, chronic disease management, patient education, same-day visits, and acute care needs
License
RN licenseCurrent applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
Certification
Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.After hire · within 30 days
Experience
One year of recent RN experience required.
Also asks
Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available).

Preferred

Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most Maine staff postingsMaine staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $44/hr, across 270 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Loan repayment
student loan assistance

Benefits

  • paid parental leave
  • flexible work options
  • professional development opportunities
  • well-being resources
  • recognition programs
  • career growth opportunities
More benefits (2)
  • shift differentials
  • sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for 0-2 years of experience or $20,000 for greater than 2 years of experience

The role and schedule

Patients
You'll support patients of all ages through preventive care, chronic disease management, patient education, same-day visits, and acute care needs You'll support patients of all ages through preventive care, chronic disease management, patient education, same-day visits, and acute care needs
Weekends
Weekends required

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

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Medical Group Practices

Nursing

Are you looking for a full-time nursing role that combines meaningful patient relationships with the variety of same-day care? Join thePrimary Care and Walk-In Care team in Belfastand become part of a collaborative, patient-centered practice dedicated to serving the community. This combination creates a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Located on the MaineHealthWaldo Hospital campus, this unique opportunity allows you towork across both Primary Care and Walk-In Care settings. You'll support patients of all ages through preventive care, chronic disease management, patient education, same-day visits, and acute care needs while working closely with a team of 28 providers, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff.

Primary Care services are offeredMonday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., whileWalk-In Care provides extended access Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.(40 hours per week, 4 / 10 hour days - when you work the weekend, you get an extra day off during week)

This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy variety, teamwork, and building relationships with patients over time. You'll have the opportunity to develop broad clinical skills while helping patients navigate both routine healthcare needs and unexpected illnesses or injuries. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive team, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of patients every day, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience.

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign-on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of 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.

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.

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

What's around it?

In Belfast, ME

Belfast, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$962/mo
Household income
$67,679/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Belfast, ME

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