RN - Psych

St Marys Regional Medical Center Maine • Lewiston, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. In this role, the RN will be responsible for working alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide day-to-day care of children and adolescents, ages 6-18, on an inpatient Adolescent behavioral unit. The primary diagnoses that are treated are major depression and ADD/ADHD. Responsibilities include medication administration and education, daily documentation of patient care, and managing/monitoring behaviors throughout the unit. Additionally, the RN will participate in and lead education groups.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Valid State of Maine RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• At least 1 year previous nursing experience required.
• CPI Trained.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate on a variety of levels with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately and set strong professional boundaries.
• Dedicated team player and self-directed.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years previous nursing experience working with adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
• Work alongside an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide care for children and adolescents, ages 6-18, in an inpatient behavioral unit.
• Administer medications and provide education.
• Document daily patient care.
• Manage and monitor behaviors throughout the unit.
• Participate in and lead education groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree