Registered Nurse (RN) - Child Behavioral Health Unit

MaineHealth; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse 2 for Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook, Maine. This part-time position focuses on delivering high-quality patient care within a specialized Child Psychiatric Unit for children aged 4-12 needing acute mental health treatment. Candidates with over 1 year of RN experience are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $20,000.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to assess and implement care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Join MaineHealth and take advantage of flexible benefits and a supportive work environment.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
• One year of recent RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with healthcare team members.
• Competent in caring for most patients assigned.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Spring Harbor Hospital
Nursing
Req #: 76146

Part Time/Evenings

This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to RN candidates with greater than 1 year of experience

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to a $20,000 sign-on for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

The Child Psychiatric Unit at Spring Harbor Hospital specializes in the care of children. We offer a 12-bed unit designed for the care of children, generally ages from 6-12 years old and as young as 4, who require acute mental health treatment. Typically, these patients are animminent risk to themselves or others, or are unable to function at a lower level of care due to their psychiatric symptoms. Our multidisciplinary patient care team specializes in the treatment of diagnoses most commonly found in children and adolescents.

Summary

The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.

MH RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. Though not able to care for every patient type within their area of hire, demonstrates how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. This level includes automatic advancement after 1 year as a RN I - must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.
• Experience: One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available).

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]