Sunbeam Nurse

Position Summary

The Sunbeam Nurse provides, and coordinates individualized and community-based patient care to the residents of Maine’s unbridged islands. This position identifies individual, family, and community healthcare needs; and finds effective and innovative ways to meet those needs using direct care, care navigation, case management, and technology. The individual in this role provides emotional support and is charged with building awareness and educating islanders on healthcare-related topics such as preventative and chronic health management. The Sunbeam Nurse is a positive and hopeful presence for isolated communities that lack access to healthcare-related resources, services, and support. The person in this role will share the Mission’s passion for service in Maine’s most isolated island and coastal communities, be comfortable at sea, and be happy working as part of a dedicated and flexible crew.  

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Provide health care, care navigation, and care management for island residents, staying in touch with residents whether on or off the boat 

• Be a welcoming and informative presence on the Sunbeam and when visiting island communities 

• Conduct home visits as a primary way of getting to know island residents and assessing their needs  

• Work with Sunbeam Director to develop telehealth and related health access policies and procedures   

• Prepare patients for telemedicine appointments, assist with appointments, and provide aftercare as appropriate  

• Incorporate telemedicine and new technologies when necessary and where appropriate 

• Collect patient specimens and ensure they reach the appropriate laboratory  

• Maintain patient consent and documentation 

• Identify, assess, and research community needs to determine health related trends, program directions, and goals  

• Bring providers, resources, and educational opportunities to islands to address individual and community related needs (i.e.: assisting with patient portal registration & access) 

• Plan and deliver health initiatives such as vaccines, point of care testing, and lab work  

• Serve as a resource for island health centers  

• Collaborate with and support the Island Health Eldercare network in support of islanders aging in place and their caregivers   

• Work with Sunbeam Director to build and maintain relationships with primary and behavioral health care providers and to establish and maintain relationships with related community organizations   

• Identify appropriate metrics for Island Health and participate in data collection, presentation, and analysis  

• Collaborate with other Sunbeam programs to build community on the islands   

A Part of Maine Seacoast Mission

• Promote and embody the Mission as a welcoming and inclusive organization, where all people are valued and respected 

• Support the values and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission as expressed in the mission statement and other guiding documents 

• Uphold the reputation of the Mission and honor the trust built over generations between the Mission and the communities with which we work 

Qualifications 

Core Qualifications  

• Broad nursing knowledge (e.g.: home and public health); able to work with a wide range of ages and health issues 

• Community oriented 

• Excellent listening skills; empathetic  

• Excellent communication skills; able to speak effectively and appropriately with constituents, board members, and community groups   

• Comfort and ease with computers and changing technologies  

• Ability to work independently as well as live harmoniously in close quarters with crew  

• Excellent planning skills; well-organized  

• Ability to be flexible and change plans on short notice 

Required Education and Experience  

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

• Over five years of experience as a Registered Nurse 

Special Qualifications and Certifications  

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maine  

• Basic Life Support Certification 

• Successful completion of a criminal background check 

Position Conditions and Requirements 

Work Environment

• Ability to work independently in a hybrid work environment 

• Strict maintenance of confidentiality    

• Comfort and ease with computers and changing technologies   

• Availability to work whether traveling with or without the Sunbeam  

• Being comfortable on boats in a variety of conditions without becoming prohibitively seasick 

Physical Demands 

• Physically able to get on and off boats and move around boats while underway   

• Ability to ascend ladders, carry supplies, and traverse an often-rugged environment to get to islanders’ homes 

Travel Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel  

• Three-day overnight trip every two to three weeks 

• Multi-day boat trips while living with a crew in small quarters   

• Multi-day island trips staying in a variety of accommodations 

Compensation 
This is a full-time, exempt position based on a 40-hour work week. The salary for the position is $80,000 - $87,000 per year, based on experience, and includes excellent benefits. 

To Apply   
Please visit https://seacoastmission.org/employment/ or apply directly through our HR information system at https://tinyurl.com/3zaz5b44. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.