Hospital Care Nurse

Riverview Psychiatric Center

Job Class Code: 4134 Grade: 20 Salary: $35.35 - $44.32 per hour*

*Hourly rate is inclusive of a $10.00 per hour salary adjustment stipend and a $.60 per hour institutional stipend

This starting salary is based on education and experience. 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, candidates may qualify for $200 per month nursing student loan reimbursement.

This is the second level of professional nursing work involving the care and treatment of patients who are mentally, emotionally or physically ill. Responsibilities include overseeing and providing medical and/or psychiatric nursing care in a hospital facility. Supervision may be exercised over hospital paraprofessional personnel and/or other assigned personnel as a group leader. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Plans and oversee unit work including general and psychiatric nursing care in accordance with nursing practices.

Inventory supplies, equipment, and required medicines to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Orients and trains student nurses and paraprofessionals to nursing methods, practices, and techniques and monitor patient care activities to ensure consistent quality of care.

Write patient progress reports to maintain medical records and document unusual behavior.

Assess emergency situations and take appropriate action in order to overcome and resolve patient problem.

Assess patient's health status, plan of care, or make appropriate referrals to ensure patient needs are met.

Performs audits relative to patient care in order to ensure patient receives proper and timely treatment.

Conducts individual and group counseling therapy to provide patient treatment.

A Bachelors 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.

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders.

To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission.

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.

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. Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

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 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

Additional unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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.

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.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.