Hospital Nurse II

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

10h

About The Position

This is the second level of professional nursing work involving the care and treatment of patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically ill. The role oversees and provides medical and/or psychiatric nursing care in a hospital facility. The nurse may supervise hospital paraprofessional personnel and/or other assigned personnel as a group leader. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the State of Maine and providing services to people with severe mental illness. DDPC collaborates with patients, their community, and personal supports to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment possible.

The listed shifts are 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m. The posted hourly salary is $36.46–$45.84, inclusive of a $10.00 per hour salary adjustment stipend and a $0.60 per hour institutional stipend. Starting salary is based on education and experience; promotional candidates' starting salary follows contractual requirements. Additional shift differentials are $3.00 per hour for second-shift hours and $4.50 per hour for third-shift hours, with an additional $2.10 per hour for weekend hours. Candidates may also qualify for $200 per month in nursing student loan reimbursement. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
• Knowledge of materia medica, hospital dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Knowledge of patient behavior and psychological dynamics.
• Ability to apply standard nursing, medical, and psychiatric methods, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to instruct and supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions in exact detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain records, charts, and reports.
• Ability to maintain a therapeutic attitude toward, and harmonious relationships with, mentally and physically ill patients.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field, or graduation from an accredited school of nursing plus one year of professional nursing experience.
• A Registered Nurse license issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee unit work, including general and psychiatric nursing care, to ensure care follows accepted nursing practices.
• Inventory supplies and equipment and order required medicines and supplies to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Administer medications and treatments to ensure patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner.
• Orient and train student nurses and paraprofessionals in nursing methods, practices, and techniques, and monitor patient-care activities.
• Write patient progress reports, maintain medical records, and document unusual behavior.
• Assess emergency situations and take appropriate action to resolve patient problems.
• Assess patients’ health status, plan care, and make appropriate referrals to meet patient needs.
• Conduct audits related to patient care to ensure patients receive proper and timely treatment.
• Conduct individual and group counseling therapy as part of patient treatment.
• Report patients’ conditions to appropriate professionals and provide information and recommendations for changes to treatment programs.
• Intervene therapeutically when patients exhibit signs of behavioral escalation.
• May supervise hospital paraprofessional personnel and/or other assigned personnel as a group leader.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three or more weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
• The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage varies.
• The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• Retirement plan contributions equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Potential nursing student loan reimbursement of $200 per month.
• Additional wellness benefits are available to State employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level