Hospital Nurse III
About The Position
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is hiring a Hospital Nurse III to supervise and apply appropriate nursing principles, practices, and techniques in the care and custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill. The role requires adaptability in a fast-paced, demanding work setting; strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills; effective communication; careful attention to detail; and the ability to articulate and employ DDPC’s Mission, Vision, and Values with staff and community providers. The position supervises professional and paraprofessional personnel and is performed under limited supervision. DDPC is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the State of Maine and providing services to people with severe mental illness. Its work includes 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 p.m.–7:15 a.m. and 10:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m. Salary is $38.59–$48.74 per hour, inclusive of stipends, with starting pay based on education and experience. Shift and weekend differentials may apply. The selected candidate may also qualify for a $200 monthly nursing student loan reimbursement. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field and two years of professional nursing experience, or graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three years of professional nursing experience.
- At least one year of experience overseeing and providing medical and/or psychiatric nursing care in a hospital facility.
- A Registered Nurse license issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, demanding work situation.
- Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills, effective communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Oversee professional and paraprofessional personnel.
- Make sound decisions based on available information, experience, systems knowledge, and scope of practice.
- Communicate with staff and community providers and articulate and employ DDPC’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
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.
- State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–100%, depending on salary.
- State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Additional wellness benefits for State employees.
- Potential $200 per month nursing student loan reimbursement for the selected candidate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
