Hospital Nurse II

Application Instructions for State of Maine Employees If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. Opening Date: May 22, 2026 Closing Date: June 8, 2026 Job Class Code: 4015 Grade: 11 Salary: $23.73 - $26.90/hr.** Shift: 6:45 a - 7:15 p & 6:45 a - 3:15 p 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 In addition, the selected candidate may qualify for a $200/month nursing student loan reimbursement. Currently this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Job Duties As the newest Hospital Nurse II, you will oversee and provide psychiatric nursing care at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC). Supervision may be exercised over paraprofessional staff or assigned as a unit group leader. You will apply proper nursing principles, practices, and techniques in the care and custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill. This position requires a highly‑motivated individual who can adapt quickly in a fast‑paced, demanding work situation. You must demonstrate a high level of critical‑thinking skills that allow you to process a large amount of information, discern the overall scope of a situation, and make sound decisions based on the information, experience, and knowledge of systems and your scope of practice. You must demonstrate good communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and be able to articulate and employ the Mission, Vision, and Values of DDPC with our staff as well as with community providers. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field – or graduation from an accredited school of nursing plus one (1) year of professional nursing experience. 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. 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. 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 85–95% of employee‑only premiums ($11,196.96 – $12,514.32 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 ($387.92 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). Parental leave – 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. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting. #J-18808-Ljbffr