Nurse I

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Job Description

Opening Date: June 3, 2026

Closing Date: June 18, 2026

Job Class Code: 4031
Grade: 18

Salary: $33.82 - $41.89/ per hour (Salary is inclusive of stipends)

Shift: 6:45a - 7:15p & 2:45p - 11:15p

The starting salary is based on education and experience. Starting salary for promotional candidates will follow contractual requirements.

• Additional shift differential $3.00/hour while working 2nd shift hours
• Additional shift differential $4.50/hour while working 3rd shift hours
• Additional weekend differential $2.10/hour while working weekend hours

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

DESCRIPTION: This is the first level of professional nursing work involving the care and treatment of the developmentally disabled and mentally or physically ill. Work includes performing general nursing activities on wards in hospitals for the physically or mentally ill or in infirmaries of other state institutions. Supervision may be exercised over paraprofessional staff. Work is performed under general supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: Pours, sorts, and distributes medication (e.g., pills, liquids) to clients in order to ensure residents receive proper medication on schedule. Pours, sorts, and withdraws substance and inserts into syringes, inserts needle into body of client in order to give injections and/or nutrients. Intervenes therapeutically when patient exhibits signs of behavioral escalations or problems in order to overcome situation. Measures blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiration and records results in order to record vital signs of client. Visually observes clients' reaction, behavior, appearance, etc. in order to assess client status and progress. Organizes and summarizes sequence of steps by which clients may achieve specified results or goals in order to formulate and revise treatment and discharge plan. Writes, transcribes, and records information from notes, charts, visual observation, and verbal reports in order to chart and record client information and progress. Assigns tasks and directs workers in order to ensure client needs are adequately met. Assembles and sets up medical equipment; inserts catheter tubes; administers enemas, douche, and suppository; and applies and changes dressings in order to provide appropriate nursing care. Checks medical supplies, and requests necessary items in order to maintain required supply levels.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

• Agency information:

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

Additional Job Description

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents-receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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