Registered Nurse

Our client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Registered Nurse for their Lewiston, ME location.

Responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Psych Services department is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all assigned areas.
• In this role, the RN will be responsible for developing and periodically updating individualized, interdisciplinary plans of care, evaluating patient outcomes, and identifying available resources for patients.
• Client is one of New England's most comprehensive behavioural healthcare facilities and offers a place where lives are turned around and put on a path to hope, happiness an good mental health.
• The Crisis Psychiatric Unit provides care to patients age 5 and up with psychiatric illnesses.
• Some patients may also have a need for medical care.
• The most frequent psychiatric diagnoses are major depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder and psychotic disorders.
• Patients who are in need of, or requesting detoxification, also make up some clientele.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year previous experience in mental health nursing Required
• 2-Year Associates degree required
• Valid Stat of Maine RN license
• BLS Certification required
• CPI training must be current prior to start
• At least 1 year previous experience in mental health nursing Required
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent team player
• Ability to manage stress appropriately and make decisions under pressure
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3
• ACLS, BLS/BCLS, PALS, CPI

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities