Hospital Nurse III

Maine Tech Hub; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta, Maine, seeks a Hospital Nurse III to supervise nursing care for patients who are emotionally, mentally, or physically ill. The role involves applying nursing principles, coordinating treatment plans, and guiding direct care staff in procedures.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s or equivalent nursing degree with relevant experience, hold a Maine RN license, and demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field with two years of professional nursing experience or graduation from an accredited nursing program with three years of professional nursing experience.
• Experience must include one year overseeing and providing medical and/or psychiatric nursing care in a hospital setting.
• Current RN license issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and apply proper nursing principles, practices, and techniques in the care and custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill.
• Plan, develop, and implement treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Instruct direct care staff in nursing procedures to ensure safe and effective care.
• Administer and monitor medications for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Nursing

Supervision

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Riverview Psychiatric Center

Open Date: 10/05/2026

Closing Date: Open Continuously

Job Class Code: 4135

Grade: 22

Salary: $38.59 - $48.74 per hour*

*Hourly rate is inclusive of a $10.00 per hour salary adjustment stipend and a $.60 per hour institutional stipend

This starting salary is based on education and experience. Starting salary for promotional candidates will follow contractual requirements.

• Additional shift differential $3.00/hour while working 2nd shift hours
• Additional shift differential $4.50/hour while working 3rd shift hours
• Additional weekend differential $2.10/hour while working weekend hours

In addition, candidates may qualify for $200/month nursing student loan reimbursement.

Location: Augusta, Maine

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

A Typical Day Includes:

As RPC's newest Hospital Nurse III, you will supervise and apply proper nursing principles, practices, and techniques in the care and custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill.

These positions require a highly motivated individual who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced, demanding work situation. You must demonstrate a high level of critical-thinking skills that allows you to process a large amount of information, discern the overall scope of a situation, and make sound decisions based on the information, experience, and knowledge of systems and your scope of practice.

You must demonstrate good communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and be able to articulate and employ the Mission, Vision, and Values of RPC with our staff as well as with community providers.

Supervision will be exercised over a staff of professional and paraprofessional personnel. Work is performed under limited supervision.

To be successful you must be able to:

• Planning, developing, and implementing treatment plans for patients upon identification of problems in order to establish individualized treatment goals; and provide treatment to meet those goals.
• Instructing direct care staff in nursing procedures and techniques in order to ensure knowledgeable and effective personnel are delivering safe and therapeutic care to patients.
• Administering and monitoring effects of medications for hospitalized patients.
• Providing coverage for Nurse Supervisor's office when assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in nursing or related field and two (2) years of professional nursing experience -OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three (3) years of professional nursing experience. Experience must include one (1) year overseeing and providing medical and/or psychiatric nursing care in a hospital facility.

Licensing Requirements:

• A license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

Agency information:

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunities for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Balance - 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.
  • Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• 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.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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