Hospital Nurse III
About The Position
The Hospital Nurse III supervises and applies appropriate nursing principles, practices, and techniques in caring for and maintaining custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC). The role requires adapting quickly in a fast-paced, demanding environment; using critical thinking to process information, understand situations, and make sound decisions within the scope of practice; and demonstrating strong communication and attention to detail. The nurse must articulate and apply DDPC’s Mission, Vision, and Values when working with staff and community providers. The position supervises professional and paraprofessional personnel and works under limited supervision. DDPC is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving Maine and providing recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective care and treatment for people with severe mental illness 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 salary based on education and experience. Additional differentials are $3.00 per hour for second-shift hours, $4.50 per hour for third-shift hours, and $2.10 per hour for weekend hours. The selected candidate 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
- A 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Supervise professional and paraprofessional personnel.
- Use critical thinking to assess information and situations and make sound decisions within the scope of practice.
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate attention to detail.
- Articulate and employ DDPC’s Mission, Vision, and Values with staff and community providers.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- Three or more weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
- The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
- State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System
- 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
- Potential nursing student loan reimbursement of $200 per month
- Shift and weekend differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
