Hospital Nurse III - UM Nurse

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.

Riverview Psychiatric Center is recruiting for a Utilization Review/Management Nurse – Hospital Nurse III. The Utilization Review Nurse’s main duties include:

• 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 the Medical Executive Committee.

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

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.

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

• 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 costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay toward the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS).
• Parental leave – All employees who are welcoming a child—including non‑birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full time.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.