Nursing is at the heart of our organization. Across every role, unit, and care setting, our nurses deliver expert, compassionate care while supporting one another and advancing our shared mission.
Dedication, resilience and unwavering commitment to excellence
The MaineHealth Maine Medical Center (MHMMC) Portland nursing staff has earned the prestigious American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet® designation four times since 2006 for providing outstanding patient care. The Magnet designation recognizes not only our nurses but all MHMMC Portland care team members. Together, we are working toward a fifth Magnet designation in 2026, reflecting sustained excellence in nursing practice and outcomes.
Nursing Biennial Report
MHMMC Portland is home to one of the most accomplished and talented nursing teams in the country. Learn more about this outstanding team of nearly 2,000 professionals who have achieved four Magnet designations.
Our nursing philosophy
We believe that nursing is both an art and a science incorporating multiple realms of care, including the physical, developmental, emotional, social, psychological, cultural and spiritual. Nursing exemplifies the highest degrees of accountability, integrity and honesty in all relationships with patients, families, colleagues and the community. Our nurses are patient advocates, committed to upholding The American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses and other professional and regulatory standards of nursing practice and patient care.
As professionals, we practice in partnership with patients, families, physicians and other health care providers to deliver quality patient care across the continuum. Our goal is to realize and surpass excellence in nursing practice and patient care. Integral to this goal is the provision of education for patients, families and our teams to facilitate the very best in health care decision-making and healing.
Nursing, interdisciplinary research and performance improvement form the basis of our clinical practice. Through evidence-based practice and outcomes evaluation, we promote critical thinking and the expansion of nursing knowledge and expertise. To achieve excellence in practice, we commit to personal and professional development in a dynamic learning environment.
- We create environments of care, which support patient and family needs and optimal patient outcomes.
- We provide equitable and culturally competent care to all patients and their families.
- We strive for excellence in health and healing for the body, mind and spirit.
- We respect, support and collaborate with one another and with other health care team members.
- We recognize we are part of a complex and evolving health care system and respond with flexibility and openness to new ideas and techniques.
- We engage in and promote ongoing professional education and advancement for ourselves and our colleagues.
- We play a critical role in coaching, mentoring and retaining professional nurses in our practice setting.
- We are dedicated to providing progressive care through evidence-based practice.
