Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - ED Suite - 36hrs/wk, 7p-7a
About The Position
MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities. If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us. The Role: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Dept BH Suite Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. The Opportunity: MaineGeneral is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN to join our ED Behavioral Health Suite team. This unit was designed with the input of staff and patients and is a unique environment sustaining safe, innovative, and supportive care. At the core of our MaineGeneral culture, this is a welcoming, therapeutic environment where our multidisciplinary treatment team believes that patients are more than a diagnosis. This is a 36 hour/week position on the night shift (7p-7a). This position will work in the Emergency Dept Behavioral Health Suite.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of acute care RN work experience serving this patient population, required
- A valid state of Maine RN license or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion, required
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible, problem solve and utilize critical thinking skills
- Dedication to on-going learning and professional development
- Have exceptional customer service and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- BLS and MOAB (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, admissions, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Effectively delegates and communicates patient care needs to ancillary personnel.
- May precept student nurses and new hires.
Benefits
- Generous Earned Time Program
- Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs
- Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities within the organization
- Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance
- quality health, dental, and vision benefits
- wellness programs and resources
- industry-leading leave for new parents
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
