Hospital Nurse III - UM Nurse

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Riverview Psychiatric Center

Open Date: 06/05/2026

Closing Date: 06/22/2026

Job Class Code: 4135
Grade: 22
Salary: $37.38 - $47.10 per hour*

* Hourly rate is inclusive of a $10.00 per hour salary adjustment stipend and a $.60 per hour institutional stipend

This starting salary is based on education and experience. Starting salary for promotional candidates will follow contractual requirements.

• Additional shift differential $3.00/hour while working 2nd shift hours
• Additional shift differential $4.50/hour while working 3rd shift hours
• Additional weekend differential $2.10/hour while working weekend hours

In addition, candidates may qualify for $200/month nursing student loan reimbursement.

Location:
Augusta, Maine

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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Job Overview:

Riverview Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting for a Utilization Review/ Management Nurse - Hospital Nurse III position. The Utilization Review Nurse main duties consist of:

• Monitoring medical necessity through the utilization management process.
• Gathering, organizing and interpreting data for the Utilization Management Committee and the Performance Improvement process as needed;
• Providing Utilization Management data to Executive Leadership and Medical Executive Committee

Preference will be given to candidates with previous utilization experience or knowledge of medical necessity.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in nursing or related field and two (2) years of professional nursing experience
-OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three (3) years of professional nursing experience. Experience must include one (1) year overseeing and providing medical and/or psychiatric nursing care in a hospital facility.

Licensing Requirements:

A license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

Agency information:

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care.

We hold accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at  or via email th.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave
  , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium…