Hospital Nurse III
About The Position
As RPC’s newest Hospital Nurse III, you will supervise and 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 allows 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 RPC with our staff as well as with community providers. Supervision will be exercised over a staff of professional and paraprofessional personnel. Work is performed under limited supervision.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field and two (2) years of professional nursing experience -OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three (3) years of professional nursing experience.
- Experience must include one (1) year overseeing and providing medical and/or psychiatric nursing care in a hospital facility.
- A license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Planning, developing, and implementing treatment plans for patients upon identification of problems in order to establish individualized treatment goals; and provide treatment to meet those goals.
- Instructing direct care staff in nursing procedures and techniques in order to ensure knowledgeable and effective personnel are delivering safe and therapeutic care to patients.
- Administering and monitoring effects of medications for hospitalized patients.
- Providing coverage for Nurse Supervisor’s office when assigned.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (5% decrease in employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
