What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Center RN position at Mount Desert Island Hospital?
Description
About MDI Hospital
Rooted in Community. Inspired by Care.
Mount Desert Island Hospital isn’t just a place where care is delivered — it’s where care begins, where it grows, and where it connects us all. Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Acadia National Park, MDI Hospital is deeply woven into the fabric of island life. We’re not just serving a community — we are the community.
A Place Where You Belong.
At MDI Hospital, every team member is more than a healthcare professional — they’re a neighbor, a friend, a familiar face in the grocery store or on the hiking trail. We believe that healing happens best when people feel seen, supported, and valued. That’s why we foster a workplace where everyone belongs, where voices are heard, and where your contributions truly matter.
Small Town Heart, Big Impact.
Though we serve a small, close-knit population, our reach is wide and our impact deep. We offer a full spectrum of care — from family medicine and behavioral health to emergency services and specialty care — all grounded in compassion and clinical excellence. Our partnerships with organizations like Penn Medicine and the MDI Biological Laboratory help us bring world-class resources to our rural setting.
A Culture of Connection.
We believe that wellness is a shared journey. Whether it’s through community wellness programs, school-based health initiatives, or simply taking the time to listen, we’re here to walk alongside our patients and each other. Our team is collaborative, mission-driven, and always ready to lend a hand — or an ear.
Come Grow With Us.
Working at MDI Hospital means being part of something bigger than yourself. It means joining a team that values your well-being, supports your growth, and celebrates your unique strengths. Whether you’re new to the island or have called it home for years, you’ll find a place here — not just to work, but to belong.
Summary:
In conjunction with the Health Center Clinical Manager and the Practice Manager oversees clinical staff, including staffing needs, assignment of duties, evaluations and education. Delivers patient care including assessment, treatment, care planning, evaluation and education. Coordinates patient care activities in accordance with individual patient needs, physician orders, and MDIH Health Centers Policies and Procedures. Participates in programs and committees to monitor, improve and evaluate clinical quality.
Benefits:
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.
EEO Statement:
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, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Requirements
Education, Training or Certifications Required:
- RN with Current ME licensure.
- Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
- ACLS certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 1 year.
- PALS certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 1 year.
Experience Required:
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and positively interact with a multi-disciplinary staff, patients, and others.
- Strong leadership and team building skills required.
Special Requirements:
- Emotional maturity and good people skills required.
- Ability to work with distressed or anxious patients or family members required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Team focused, ability to work and provide support to the team.
Cognitive Requirements:
- High performance in stressful situations.
- Ability to prioritize and follow through.
- Ability to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to listen effectively to patients and employees and route them to appropriate personnel.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to stand, walk and bend up to 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds.
- Must have adequate hearing, vision and manual dexterity.
- Ability to assist patients in rising from exam table, push wheelchair patients and assist patients in rising from and returning to wheelchair.
- Must be physically able to perform CPR.
Environment:
- Medical office environment.
- Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Potential for exposure to infectious diseases.