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Psychiatric Nurse

MAINE STATE GOVERNMENT

Posted on: 20 Mar 2024

Job Location: Bangor, US

Job Description:

Opening Date: March 19, 2024 Closing Date: April 3, 2024 Job Class Code: 4179 Grade: 33 Salary: $39.74 - $52.81 ** This is inclusive of a.60 /hr Institutional Stipend Job duties: This position provides medical and psychiatric diagnoses, assessment, and treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an inpatient and outpatient setting at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center. Some of the responsibilities of this position include assessing, diagnosing and treating psychiatric and/or co-morbid illness; prescribing medications; determining the need for, ordering and interpreting diagnostic test results; making the determination on the need for involuntary hospital commitment; leading a multidisciplinary team and overseeing the development and implementation of treatment plans; providing input on discharge plans; and referring patients to other healthcare providers and/or community resources as needed. This position also collaborates with Hospital Psychiatrists to manage the care of patients and determining the appropriate course of psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner (ARPN-CNP) issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing. Agency information: is a 69-bed psychiatric hospital serving the entire State of Maine that provides services for people with severe mental illness. As a member of a statewide community of care givers, DDPC collaborates with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, their community and personal supports, to provide recovery-oriented, respectful, compassionate, and effective psychiatric care and treatment in the least restrictive, safest, and most therapeutic environment we can create. The is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers. APPLICATION INFORMATION: For additional information about this position please contact Jennifer Iverson, Assistant Director of Nursing at 207-###-#### or email [email protected]. To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. To request a paper application, please contact Theresa Peppard at [email protected]. BENEFITS 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 Balance 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 ($10,523.28 - $12,380.40 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 of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child including non-birthing parents 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.. Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 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. If you re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

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