RN / LPN (MAT) (P/T)

Correctional Psychiatric Services PC • Augusta, ME

3d • $33 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

CPS Healthcare is seeking a part-time RN or LPN for its MAT program to oversee healthcare delivery at Kennebec County Jail in Augusta, Maine. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team providing medical and mental health treatment to inmates. Correctional nursing offers experience across emergency medicine, chronic disease, detoxification, and mental illness. The schedule is 24 hours per week, from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including every other Saturday and Sunday and rotating holidays. The hourly rate ranges from $33.00 to $50.50, based on nursing license and years of experience.

Requirements

• Graduate from a national or state-approved school of vocational nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of Maine.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply principles of nursing care.
• Recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness, emotional disturbance, or chemical dependency.
• Hold current CPR certification.
• Regularly stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
• Regularly be able to adequately perform CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and treatment to inmates as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Deliver medical and mental health services, including emergency care, chronic disease management, and detoxification.
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and progress.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with healthcare protocols and facility policies.
• Collaborate with medical, mental health, and correctional staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in developing individualized treatment plans and care strategies for patients.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations related to healthcare delivery.
• Educate patients on health management, disease prevention, and wellness practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed