Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - 36 hrs, 7p-7a

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

10d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral is seeking a dedicated RN to join our team on 3 South, our inpatient behavioral health unit at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. This state-of-the-art unit was designed with the input of staff and patients and is a unique environment sustaining safe, innovative, and supportive care. As a behavioral health nurse, you will play a crucial role in promoting and maintaining mental health, preventing psychiatric disorders, and assisting individuals in managing mental health conditions. At the core of our culture is a welcoming, therapeutic environment where our multidisciplinary treatment team believes patients are more than their diagnosis.

Requirements

A valid state of Maine RN license or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate and excel in a health care environment with many inherent stressors.

Nice To Haves

1 year of acute care RN experience serving this patient population
New graduates are welcome to apply!
BLS and MOAB

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.
Evaluate the learning needs of the patient and/or family and provide 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.