Hospital Nurse IV - Nurse Supervisor

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Opening Date: October 21, 2026

Closing Date: November 4, 2026

Job Class Code: 4136
Grade: 25
Salary: $43.87- $56.20/hr. (Salary is inclusive of stipends)

Shift: 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. & 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

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

Job duties:

This is professional services work of a supervisory nature in directing nursing services or assisting the Director of Nursing. Responsibilities include planning a nursing program; organizing, supervising, training, and coordinating the work of a large group of professional and paraprofessional personnel who provide necessary and direct care services; and inspecting and evaluating nursing services. Work is performed under limited supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

Registration by the Maine State Board of Nurses and two (2) years' nursing experience at a supervisory level.

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at [redacted] or email [redacted].

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at [redacted].

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 ($12,213.60 - $14,369.04 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 ($365.28 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).
• 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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