Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - ED Suite - 24hrs/wk, 7p-7a

About the role

MaineGeneral is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN to join our ED Behavioral Health Suite team. This unit was designed with the input of staff and patients and is a unique environment sustaining safe, innovative, and supportive care. At the core of our MaineGeneral culture, this is a welcoming, therapeutic environment where our multidisciplinary treatment team believes that patients are more than a diagnosis. This is a 24 hour/week position on the night shift (7p-7a). This position will work in the Emergency Dept Behavioral Health Suite. The Work: Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, admissions, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates and communicates patient care needs to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. You Have: - A minimum of three years of acute care RN work experience serving this patient population, required - A valid state of Maine RN license or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion, required - BLS and MOAB (preferred) - Demonstrated ability to be flexible, problem solve and utilize critical thinking skills - Dedication to on-going learning and professional development - Have exceptional customer service and communication skills You Get: - Generous Earned Time Program - Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs - Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement - Growth opportunities within the organization - Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Job Exempt: No