Hospital Nurse II
About The Position
This position involves overseeing and providing psychiatric nursing care at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC). The role may involve exercising supervision over paraprofessional staff or serving as a unit group leader. The nurse will apply proper nursing principles, practices, and techniques in the care and custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill. This role requires a highly-motivated individual who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced, demanding work situation. Successful candidates will demonstrate a high level of critical-thinking skills, good communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to articulate and employ the Mission, Vision, and Values of DDPC.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s 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
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Additional shift differential $3.00/hour while working 2nd shift hours
- Additional shift differential $4.50/hour while working 3rd shift hours
- Additional weekend differential $2.10/hour while working weekend hours
- $200/month nursing student loan reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
