Mount Desert Island Hospital·Bar Harbor, Maine
Responsible for total nursing care of assigned patients in the medical/surgical area, ensuring safe patient care and a clean environment. Provides care to patients with medical, surgical, and minor psychiatric problems, utilizing the nursing process for quality care.
Responsible for total nursing care of assigned patients in the medical/surgical area. Patients range in age from infants through geriatrics. Responsible for providing care to patients with medical, surgical, and minor psychiatric problems. Renders safe patient care while maintaining a clean and safe patient environment. Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality care to patients in a holistic manner. Provides care to the Swing Bed Program patients in compliance with Critical Access Hospital Standards for provision of care.
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Education, Training or Certifications Required: Holds a current Maine license. Current BLS.
Recent training/experience in medication administration. Recent training/experience in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
Demonstrates proficient IV skills. Possesses basic computer skills.
Emotional maturity and good people skills required. Able to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations.
Able to sit, stand and walk for an eight or twelve-hour shift. Has adequate hearing, vision, speech and manual dexterity. General health must be such as to regularly work scheduled hours. Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. (assisting patient in and out of bed, etc.).
Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. Potential for exposure to contagious diseases.
Market context
Nursing jobs in Maine are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for active or obtainable Maine RN licensure, and new graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of clinical training or rotations that match the posting.
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