Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)-Per Diem

MaineGeneral Health; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential up to $7/hr

Benefits package (health/dental/vision

Earned time off and parental leave

403(b) retirement plan with company 4%

Career development opportunities

Student loan assistance

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health in Augusta seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our inpatient behavioral health unit at the Alfond Center for Health. This per diem role offers a variable shift schedule in a state-of-the-art unit designed for safe, innovative, and compassionate care.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans; monitor and communicate patient status; collaborate across disciplines for transfers, admissions, discharges, and psychosocial needs; and provide age-appropriate

Qualifications

• Active Maine RN license (or ability to obtain promptly).
• 1 year of acute care RN experience with this patient population preferred.
• BLS and MOAB certification preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on assessments to optimize outcomes.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines including transfers, admissions, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial support.
• Educates patients and families appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Delegates and communicates patient care needs to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Job description

Job Description Summary

MaineGeneral is seeking a dedicated RN to join our team on 3 South, our inpatient behavioral health unit at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. This state-of-the-art unit was designed in collaboration with staff and patients, creating a unique environment that sustains safe, innovative, and supportive care.

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Alfond Center for Health, Augusta
• Schedule: Per diem
• Shift: Variable

What You'll Do

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, admissions, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate the learning needs of the patient and/or family, and provide patient and/or family education that is appropriate to their age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Effectively delegates and communicates patient care needs to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires

Your Qualifications

• Active Maine RN license (or ability to obtain promptly) - required
• 1 year of acute care RN experience working with this patient population - preferred
• BLS and MOAB certification - preferred
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Why Join MaineGeneral?

• Shift Differentials: Earn up to an additional $7/hr. for select shifts.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Work-Life Balance: Earned time off, paid parental leave, and more
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
• Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Student Loan Assistance: Potential reimbursement to help you thrive

Compensation Information

$36.00 - $63.00. The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Job Exempt

No

Benefits

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness

We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.

Emotional Wellness

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness

Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

Career Mobility

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone]. MaineGeneral participates in E-Verify. Employee Rights E-Verify Participation Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral’s policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written affirmative action program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished. The affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the human resources department. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone]. EEO is law