Senior Psychiatric Nurse Supervisor

State-of-Maine; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days of sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave

Job summary

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center seeks a professional nurse to supervise and provide direct care to hospital patients with acute mental health needs. The role emphasizes applying nursing principles, charting, and collaborating with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing ITPs, and ensuring compliance with physician orders. Requires RN licensure and a Bachelor’s in Nursing or equivalent, with 2–3 years of experience and a focus on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Two years of professional nursing experience, or three years if only a diploma.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise hospital nurses and staff in direct patient care.
• Assess patients' physical and mental state and communicate with physicians.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and document patient progress.

Skills

Nursing theory

Pharmacology

Supervisory skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or related field)

Tools

Nursing documentation

Job description

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center seeks a professional nurse to supervise and provide direct care to hospital patients with acute mental health needs. The role emphasizes applying nursing principles, charting, and collaborating with the treatment team.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing ITPs, and ensuring compliance with physician orders. Requires RN licensure and a Bachelor’s in Nursing or equivalent, with 2–3 years of experience and a focus on compassionate care.