Chemical Dependency RN
Lewiston, Maine
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Adult Chemical Dependency Unit

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)

Job Description

• Provide direct and indirect patient care on the Adult Chemical Dependency Unit.
• Conduct thorough admission interviews and systematic physical assessments.
• Assess patient needs and coordinate with other healthcare professionals.
• Develop, implement, and revise patient care plans.
• Document patient conditions, care provided, and patient responses.
• Perform patient education and facilitate group sessions.
• Float to Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health and Detox units as needed.

Patient Population

• Patients aged 15 and older.
• Common diagnoses include physiological dependency on alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other drugs.
• Many patients have associated psychiatric diagnoses such as depression, psychosis, and bipolar disorder.

Requirements

• Behavioral Health nursing experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI certification required.
• Must be trained and competent in:

  • Application of restraints
  • Implementation of seclusion
  • Monitoring and care of patients in restraint or seclusion
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility.
• Must not be a previous employee of the facility.
• Candidates with licensure or background issues will not be considered.

Additional Information

• Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid.
• The facility may cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week contract.

Contract Length: 13 weeks
Specialty: Nursing – Behavioral Health
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.