Admissions Nurse

Full Time 25 June St. Nursing Day Shift For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Registered Nurses: Registered Nurses - 0 to 2 years of experience: $10,000 (full time) Registered Nurses with more than 2 years of experience: $20,000 (full time) Eligible candidates are hired 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. Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford is a 40 bed, locked unit that provides a 24 hour treatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18-95 in acute psychiatric crisis. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care. Our team of mental health professionals plan and work together with the patient to provide psychiatric care, medical treatment, support, referral for follow-up care, and opportunities for learning and emotional growth. Additionally, we have a full-time Nurse Educator on-site for additional support and further learning opportunities for all of our staff. Please note: If you are currently licensed in New Hampshire, you do not need to change licensure. NH applicants are welcome to apply and work using their current license. Position Summary Admits patients to BHU by maintaining admitting criteria; screening all referral calls to the unit, obtaining referral information; screening assessment data; consulting with the charge nurse and attending physician for the day, and completing admissions process. Assists nurse manager on special projects. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. License/Certifications: Current licensure of the State of Maine Board of Nursing; Current BLS Certification. Experience: 5+ years psychiatric nursing or comparable experience preferred. Must have strong capability to Multi-task, listen, have excellent verbal communication skills, high energy level, good teamwork, people skills. Must have strong documentation skills, PC Proficiency, navigation of excel spreadsheets, and an ability to summarize basic data. Must have good organization skills, a good bedside manner, and an ability to Create a Safe, effective Environment 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.