Maine Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health Unit - New Graduates Welcome

Maine Medical Center$74K — $104K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
  • Current state RN license required.
  • Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of starting.
  • New Grad with less than 12 months experience, or RN with 1-2 years of experience for RN II positions.
  • Additional certifications may be required based on area of practice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality patient care through assessment and planning.
  • Implement and evaluate patient care outcomes.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members for optimal patient treatment.
  • Assist in the management of patient care in a behavioral health setting.
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

  • Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible nurses with 1-2 years experience.
  • Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with more than 2 years experience.
  • Access to a Nurse Educator for ongoing support and learning opportunities.
  • Participation in a yearlong Nurse Residency Program for new graduates.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

Nursing
Req #: 91234

Full Time/Nights (1900-0700)

This is a Registered Nurse 1 and 2 vacancy open to all RN candidates

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience!
  • Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
  • Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford is a 40 bed, locked unit that provides a 24 hour treatment 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 for additional support and further learning opportunities for all of our staff.

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.

NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM (NRP):
  • New graduate RNs and RNs with less than 1 year of experience from date of licensure, accepting a position you are automatically enrolled in our yearlong nurse residency program.
  • The NRP provides guidance and support to new nurses starting their careers.
  • Meet monthly to help with the transition of becoming a professional RN for training, continued learning, group exercises and more.

Summary (New Graduate RN) :

The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
MH RN I: This level represents the beginner in their clinical role. This care team member has less than 12 months experience and is primarily developing the required knowledge and skills to work within their setting. Level I must achieve all performance expectations, by completion of facility and unit orientation, and satisfactorily completing the introductory period.

Summary (Experienced RN) :

The Registered Nurse II - Acute Care - MMC BID SAN role is responsible for the 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, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - New Graduate RN
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.
  • Experience: New Grad or RN with less than 12 months experience.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - Experienced RN
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
  • License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. ICU, SCU, ED and PACU RN's require ACLS and PALS Certifications within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines. OB, NICU RN's require NRP Certification within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines. Positions that are fully remote will not require BLS.
  • Experience: One year of RN experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Registered Nurse - Acute Care role.
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency for any RN assisting Laboring Women required.

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $35.61 per hour for New Grad RN's (less than 1 year of experience)

The pay range for this position is $37.09 to $50.17 per hour for Nurses with greater than 1 year of experience (based on experience).

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
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Founded
1951

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