Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Hospice, Sussman House

Description

Nursing
Req #: 81110

Are you looking for a meaningful nursing role where compassion, connection, and patient-centered care are at the heart of every day? Join the team at Sussman House, a hospice care home located on the MaineHealth Pen Bay campus, and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families during some of life's most important moments.Sussman House provides care for people whose symptoms are not well managed at home and who are in need of hospice care as they near the end of life. In addition to caring for terminally ill patients, the team provides support, comfort, and hospitality to families who wish to be present with their loved ones during their final days.

This full-time evening position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care. You'll practice in a supportive environment that values dignity, compassion, communication, and respect, helping patients experience comfort and peace while supporting those who care about them most.If you're seeking a rewarding career where your clinical expertise, empathy, and presence can make a profound impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that is committed to delivering compassionate hospice care while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and families alike.

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

Summary:
The MH Registered Nurse II -Inpatient Hospice, Sussman Houserole provides nursing care and coordinates care for terminally ill patients of all ages in their homes utilizing nursing principles, systems, and resources that affect health status and results in maximum outcome achievement.

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 an RN I - must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
2. 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. Valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy required
3. 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 applicable).

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact kaye.cross@mainehealth.org