Team Leader RN- Part Time Nights

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!Up to $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates*This is a Part-Time, benefit-eligible position.Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse Team Lead to join our Ortho Team!Position Summary:Responsible for the day to day shift management and the coordination of patient care. In support of Nursing Leadership, responsible for delegating and overseeing functions performed by team members within their unit. Collaborates with Case Management to ensure patient discharge needs are met in a timely manner. Collaborates with the Nursing Supervisor to ensure timely patient flow, and to communicate any risks to the organization that may need review when the executive leaders are not on the premises. The Team Leader participates in planning, administering and evaluating the operation of their assigned unit, on their assigned shift. In support of Nurse Leadership, is responsible for actively supporting the achievement of departmental level expected Quality, Financial, Customer Service, Throughput, and People results. In addition, the Team Leader ensures staff follow policies and procedures, evidence-based practice, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, regulatory agencies (such as The Joint Commission) and the Maine Nurse Practice Act.Essential Duties:• Makes assignments and delegates care assignments according to knowledge and skills of team members and needs of the patients. Reassesses and redistributes team members as patient and unit needs change• Coaches staff to deliver competent nursing care to assigned patients• Provides immediate “troubleshooting” for patient care issues and follow-up as indicated• Facilitates teamwork among all clinicians associated with patient care to expedite patient progress toward goal achievement and timely and appropriate discharge• Provides evaluation and collaboration of patient care delivery to achieve patient outcome goals and timely discharge• Consistently role models professional nursing practice and behavior• Promotes harmony in the work setting• Monitors patient care delivery and unit processes for quality improvement opportunities and goals• Effectively communicates process changes • Identifies, addresses real time, and communicates to ANL existing barriers impacting departmental culture of safety • Addresses variations clinical or behavioral performance real time and informs ANL, NL or House Supervisor as appropriate• Reports any risk or quality improvement issues in a timely manner• Uses the acuity system to maintain staff productivity resulting in meeting the Worked Hours Per Unit of Service (WHPUOS) targets set through benchmarks • Assumes a patient care assignment when the number and mix of patients and unit staff permit• Contributes to the completion of Team member 90-day and annual performance evaluations• Monitors and provides feedback on team member performance improvement plan/progress • Assists in the development of long and short-term goals for their department, promoting quality care and optimal patient outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner. Maintains effective communication with all CMHC employees, patients, families, physicians and stakeholders modeling the CMHC Service Standards• Completes other duties as listed in specific unit performance plan/Competency Based Objectives. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed• Assumes other duties as assignedEducation and Experience:• Licensed in Maine• Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred, or Bachelor’s candidate within 18 months of appointment • 2 years current related hospital experience• Works well in dynamic and fast paced environment• Positive communication skills.• Positive role model• Customer service skills• Current BLS• Specialty/Leadership certification• Experience with a patient population where team lead will be done is preferred.• Current specialty related leadership experience• 2-3 years current related hospital experience • Specialty/Leadership certification• Clinical Coordinator or equivalent experience • Committee experienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Ability to interpret, synthesizes, prioritize, and make immediate judgments using long and short-term memory to coordinate a patient care area• Competent with all age groups within defined patient populations. Demonstrates sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groups• Works well in dynamic and fast paced setting• Demonstrated initiative• Positive communication skills• Strong customer service philosophy• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standardsi. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environmentii. I am actively listening and seeking informationiii. I am honest, truthful, and consistentiv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathyv. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriatevi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamworkvii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.Part Time > 59NightsCMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Created: 2025-10-04