Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health Unit

Description

Maine Medical Center
Sanford, ME
Nursing
Req #: 81413

Per Diem/As Needed

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford is a 40 bed, locked unit that provides a24 hourtreatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18-95 in acute psychiatric crisis. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care.

Our team of mental health professionals plan and work together with the patient to provide psychiatric care, medical treatment, support, referral for follow-up care, and opportunities for learning and emotional growth.

Additionally, we have a full-time Nurse Educator on-site foradditionalsupport and further learning opportunities forall ofour staff.

Self-Scheduling.Per Diem Requirements:Minimum of 6 Shifts per8 weekscheduling period
Day Shift 0700-1900/Night Shift 1900-0700

*This role may be eligible for Per Diem incentive Premium of $2.50 per hour*

Please Note:If you are currently licensed in New Hampshire, you do not need to change licensure! NH applicants are welcome to apply and work using their current license.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse II - Acute Care - MMC BID SAN roleis responsible forthe management of patient care, including clinical nursing practice/caring, leadership, management, professionalism, and growth/development, as well as the independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Required Minimum Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities (KSAs):

• Education:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursingrequired; BSN preferred.
• License/Certifications:Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurserequired. Current BLS certificationrequiredor must obtain within30 daysof start date. ICU, SCU, ED and PACURN'srequire ACLS and PALS Certifications within one year of start date orin accordance withDepartment guidelines.
• Experience:One year of RN experiencerequired. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Registered Nurse -Acute Care role.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org