Clinical Nurse Leader (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/NICU

Description

Maine Medical Center
Nursing
Req #: 81837

This is a Bargaining Unit Position
Job Posting Date: 07/16/2026

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Maine Medical Center - Portland is seeking a Clinical Nurse Leader to join their team. This position will support NICU and Barbara Bush Children's,

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) at Maine Medical Center (MMC) is Master's prepared, nationally certified nurse as defined by the AACN Role Description Practice Standards 2003. The mission of the CLN is to assure the provision of expert, quality, evidence-based care for patients and families in a variety of practice settings. The CNL also provides leadership in the development of staff, resources, and programs that support the MMC mission. The CNL partners with health care providers and management teams to develop and deliver quality health care to specific patient populations.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Masters degree required. Graduate from a Masters program in nursing with an AACN approved CNL curriculum.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine. Clinical Nurse Leader certification required.
• Experience: 3-5 years' clinical experience required in area of expertise prior to Masters prepared education. Experience as registered nurse, knowledge base from CNL academic program.
• Skillful communicator, problem solving, systems analysis, financial expertise, evidence based practice and research.

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 $0.00to $0.00per year.

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 nicole.chapman@mainehealth.org

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