A license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
Agency information:
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at 207-624-4672 or via email at tiffany.smith@maine.gov .
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 v
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.
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Riverview Psychiatric Center
Open Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: Open Continuously
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.
Click here to see what it's like being a Nurse at RPC.
A Typical Day Includes:
As RPC's newest Hospital Nurse III, you will supervise and apply proper nursing principles, practices, and techniques in the care and custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill.
These positions require a highly motivated individual who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced, demanding work situation. You must demonstrate a high level of critical-thinking skills that allows you to process a large amount of information, discern the overall scope of a situation, and make sound decisions based on the information, experience, and knowledge of systems and your scope of practice.
You must demonstrate good communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and be able to articulate and employ the Mission, Vision, and Values of RPC with our staff as well as with community providers.
Supervision will be exercised over a staff of professional and paraprofessional personnel. Work is performed under limited supervision.
To be successful you must be able to :
Planning, developing, and implementing treatment plans for patients upon identification of problems in order to establish individualized treatment goals; and provide treatment to meet those goals.
Instructing direct care staff in nursing procedures and techniques in order to ensure knowledgeable and effective personnel are delivering safe and therapeutic care to patients.
Administering and monitoring effects of medications for hospitalized patients.
Providing coverage for Nurse Supervisor's office when assigned.
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Maine · Augusta, ME