Adult Psych RN

Job Description:

Maine Residents Must reside outside of a 50 mile radius

PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES NOT ACCEPTED

The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. In this role, the RN will be responsible for working alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide day-to-day care of children and adolescents, ages 6-18, on an inpatient Adolescent behavioral unit. The primary diagnosis' that are treated are major depression and ADD/ADHD. He/She will be responsible for medication administration and education, daily documentation of patient care and managing/monitoring behaviors throughout the unit. Additionally, the RN will participate in and lead education groups.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Associates Degree in Nursing required
Valid State of Maine RN license required
BLS certification required
Experience:
1-3 years previous nursing experience working with adults preferred
At least 1 year previous nursing experience required
CPI Trained
Other Skills Required:
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Communication on a variety of levels: Patient, families, providers, coworkers
Ability to in (at time) stressful situations and manage stress appropriately
Ability to set strong professional boundaries
Dedicated team player
Self-directed, able to stay busy in down time
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
3x 12hr shifts - variable days and nights

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Psychiatric Adult

General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
EPIC

Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes