Hospital Nurse II
About The Position
As our newest Hospital Nurse II, you will oversee and provide psychiatric nursing care at Riverview Psychiatric Center . Supervision may be exercised over paraprofessional staff or assigned as a unit group leader. You will apply proper nursing principles, practices, and techniques in the care and custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill. These positions require a highly motivated individual who can adapt quickly in a fast paced, demanding work situation. You must demonstrate a high level of critical-thinking skills that allow you to process a large amount of information, discern the overall scope of a situation, and make sound decisions based on the information, experience, and knowledge of systems and your scope of practice. You must demonstrate good communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and be able to articulate and employ the Mission, Vision, and Values of Riverview with our staff as well as with community providers.
Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree in Nursing or related field -OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing plus one (1) year of professional nursing experience.
- A license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee work on the unit including psychiatric nursing care in accordance with nursing practices.
- Administer medications and treatment to ensure patients receive proper medication and treatment in a timely manner.
- Write patient progress reports to maintain patient medical records and document unusual behavior.
- Assess emergency situations and take appropriate action to overcome and resolve patient issues.
- Intervenes therapeutically when patient exhibits signs of behavioral escalation to overcome situation.
- Assesses patient's health status, plans care, or makes appropriate referrals to ensure patient needs are met.
- Recommends changes to patient treatment plans, if applicable.
Benefits
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
- State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
