Behavioral Health Registered Nurse; RN - ED Suite - per diem

Job Description Summary

Maine General Health is a comprehensive non‑profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities. If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at Maine General Health, come be with us.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department Behavioral Health Suite. This position works on a per diem schedule in the Emergency Dept Behavioral Health Suite.

• Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policy, values, and mission of the organization.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, admission, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Effectively delegate and communicate patient care needs to ancillary personnel.
• May precept student nurses and new hires.

• Minimum of three years of acute care RN experience serving this patient population.
• Valid state of Maine RN license or ability to obtain one in a timely fashion.
• BLS certification; MOAB preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, problem solve, and utilize critical thinking skills.
• Dedication to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

• Generous Earned Time Program.
• Student loan reimbursement potential for RNs.
• Continuing education opportunities/tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities within the organization.
• Commitment to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance.
• Physical wellness programs and resources.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
• Payactiv: access wages before payday.
• 403(b) company‑matching contributions up to 2% of eligible pay and 401(a) retirement income plan with another 2% contribution.
• Leadership‑supported learning and development resources for all career stages.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability. Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207)861‑3440. Maine General participates in E‑Verify. Maine General’s policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity includes a written affirmative action program and an affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, which is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request during normal business hours in the Human Resources Department.

EEO is the law.