Clinical Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Psychiatry (P6) New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated Clinical Nurses to join their team in a supportive environment. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs. New graduates are welcomed and will participate in a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program to enhance their skills. With a focus on collaboration and patient-centered care, this position offers an opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join a team that values excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required.
• Current RN license in Maine is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and planning of nursing care.
• Provide patient care in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Nursing Principles

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Nursing
Req #: 14286

This is a bargaining unit position

3 Positions available

Job posting date: 12/5/2024

FT/Nights

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for all eligible New Grad Nurses!

• Current MaineHealth employees advancing to an RN position may be eligible to receive an Up-Skill bonus; former MaineHealth members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

All new graduate RNs (less than 1 year RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our Residency program in conjunction with their unit-based employment.

Unit Bio: P6 (Pavilion 6) is the 21-bed Inpatient Medical Psychiatry unit at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland. It has evolved from a traditional psychiatric unit to one serving an increasingly medically complex population, with a focus on Geriatric Psychiatry. All patients on P6 have both a major psychiatric illness and medical comorbidities requiring inpatient care. We welcome applicants from those new to Psychiatry to experienced professionals.

Summary:

The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors such as excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family-centered care, community commitment, and accountability. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care, following national standards and organizational policies. Care services may be provided inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, or community-based.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
2. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in Maine.
3. Experience: No RN experience required; inpatient psychiatry experience preferred.
4. Basic knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and processes.
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Analytical ability to detect changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately.
7. All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular positions are enrolled in a 12-month Nurse Residency Program. Exceptions may be considered for RNs transferring from other organizations with RN experience or participating in a formal orientation.
8. Progression: A Clinical Nurse I who meets criteria at 12 months may be promoted to Clinical Nurse II.

Additional Information:

With a career at MaineHealth, you'll work with healthcare professionals who value both their colleagues and the communities served. We offer benefits supporting your needs today and flexibility for tomorrow, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources. MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive. Apply today to build a career where teamwork delivers top-tier care.