Hospital Nurse IV - Nurse Supervisor

maine; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in Maine is seeking a nurse supervisor to lead nursing services, directing a large team of professionals and paraprofessionals to deliver direct patient care. You will plan a nursing program, organize, supervise, train, and coordinate staff, and inspect and evaluate nursing services under limited supervision.

This is a demanding role within a state government setting that values compassionate, recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications

• Registration by the Maine State Board of Nurses and two years' nursing experience at a supervisory level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct nursing services and supervise staff.
• Organize, train, and coordinate a large team delivering direct care.
• Inspect and evaluate nursing services.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Nursing program planning

Staff training

Program coordination

Job description

Opening Date: October 21, 2026

Closing Date: November 4, 2026

Job Class Code: 4136

Grade: 25

Salary: $43.87- $56.20/hr. (Salary is inclusive of stipends)

Shift: 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. & 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

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

Job duties

This is professional services work of a supervisory nature in directing nursing services or assisting the Director of Nursing. Responsibilities include planning a nursing program; organizing, supervising, training, and coordinating the work of a large group of professional and paraprofessional personnel who provide necessary and direct care services; and inspecting and evaluating nursing services. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

Registration by the Maine State Board of Nurses and two (2) years' nursing experience at a supervisory level.

Agency information

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC) is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity 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.

For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson at 207-561-5425 or email [e-mail] .

Benefits of working for the State of Maine

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit - 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.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• 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 .
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
• Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all