Inpatient Adult Psychiatric RN
Lewiston, Maine
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Adult Psych RN - Nights

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x 12-hour shifts, Nights

Job Summary

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care on an inpatient adolescent behavioral unit for children and adolescents aged 6-18.
• Primary diagnoses treated include major depression and ADD/ADHD.
• Responsibilities include medication administration and education, daily documentation, behavior management, and leading education groups.
• Must be willing to float to Chemical Dependency/Detox units as needed.

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Valid RN license in Maine required.
• BLS certification required.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Psychiatric nursing experience within the last year required.

Skills & Abilities

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required.

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the job location in Maine.
• Previous employees and candidates with licensure or background issues will not be considered.
• Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid.
• The employer reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week contract.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.