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Maine Medical Center

Department: Nursing

Req #: 27306

Shift: PD/Night

This is a bargaining unit position.

Date posted: 3/13/2025

P6 (Pavilion 6) is a 21-bed Inpatient Psychiatry unit at Maine Medical Center. It has evolved from a traditional psychiatric unit to serve a medically complex population with an emphasis 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. Staff will float between units to provide expert care.

The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by demonstrating excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family-centered care, community commitment, and accountability. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of nursing care, in accordance with national standards and hospital policies. Care may be provided across inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.

1. Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred, with evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.
2. License/Certifications: Current RN license in Maine; relevant specialty certification preferred.
3. Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience; inpatient psychiatry, geriatric, or medical psychiatry experience strongly preferred.
4. Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of professional nursing principles, effective communication, analytical skills for patient condition changes, crisis management, caring practice, and technical skills for various patient populations.

Working across MaineHealth locations offers collaboration with dedicated healthcare professionals and community engagement. Benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and wellness resources. MaineHealth invests in our care team and fosters an inclusive environment for growth. To build a rewarding career in healthcare, apply today.

For questions about this role, contact Nicole R. Chapman at nicole.chapman@mainehealth.org.