Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - $35-56 per hour

MaineGeneral Health; Hallowell (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to join the ED Behavioral Health Suite. This role provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in a structured, therapeutic environment.

The position is 24 hours per week on the night shift (7p-7a) within the Emergency Dept BH Suite, with opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of acute care RN experience serving behavioral health patients.
• Current Maine RN license or ability to obtain in a timely fashion.
• BLS and MOAB certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate care plans for behavioral health patients.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient status; coordinate transfers and discharges.
• Provide patient/family education appropriate to age and cultural context.

Skills

Acute care experience

BLS

MOAB

Education

Maine RN license

Tools

BLS certification

MOAB training

Job description

MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Behavioral Health for a nursing job in Hallowell, Maine. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Behavioral HealthDiscipline:

RNDuration:

Ongoing24 hours per weekShift:

12 hours, nightsEmployment Type:

Staff

MaineGeneral Health. We’re With You. Be With UsMaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us.

The Role: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Dept BH SuiteProvides direct patient care to behavioral health patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

The Opportunity: MaineGeneral is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN to join our ED Behavioral Health Suite team. This unit was designed with the input of staff and patients and is a unique environment sustaining safe, innovative, and supportive care. At the core of our MaineGeneral culture, this is a welcoming, therapeutic environment where our multidisciplinary treatment team believes that patients are more than a diagnosis.

This is a 24 hour/week position on the night shift (7p-7a). This position will work in the Emergency Dept Behavioral Health Suite.

The Work: 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. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates and communicates patient care needs to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.

You Have:

• A minimum of three years of acute care RN work experience serving this patient population, required
• A valid state of Maine RN license or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion, required
• BLS and MOAB (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, problem solve and utilize critical thinking skills
• Dedication to on-going learning and professional development
• Have exceptional customer service and communication skills

You Get:

• Generous Earned Time Program
• Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs
• Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities within the organization
• Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance

MaineGeneral Health Job ID #R11144.About MaineGeneral Health

At MaineGeneral Health, we believe the best care starts with supporting the people who provide it.As Kennebec Valley's largest private employer and a trusted independent, nonprofit health system, our nearly 5,000 employees, including more than 250 physicians and advanced practice providers, are united by a shared mission to enhance, every day, the health of our patients, our families, and our communities.Whether your passion is direct patient care or supporting the teams behind it, you'll find meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture committed to helping you thrive

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program