Admissions Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health Unit

Maine Medical CenterNursingReq #: 71124Full Time/Evenings (Monday-Friday 1600-0030)This is a Registered Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experienceFor a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience!* Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.* Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford is a 40 bed, locked unit that provides a 24 hour treatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18-95 in acute psychiatric crisis. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care.Our team of mental health professionals plan and work together with the patient to provide psychiatric care, medical treatment, support, referral for follow-up care, and opportunities for learning and emotional growth.Additionally, we have a full-time Nurse Educator on-site for additional support and further learning opportunities for all of our staff.Please Note: If you are currently licensed in New Hampshire, you do not need to change licensure! NH applicants are welcome to apply and work using their current license.Summary:The Registered Nurse - Admissions - MMC BID SAN role admits patients to the Behavioral Health Unit by maintaining admitting criteria; screening all referral calls to the unit, obtaining referral information; screening assessment data; consulting with the charge nurse and attending physician/advanced practice practitioner for the day, and completing admissions process.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS Certification required or must complete within 30 days of start date.Experience: Five years of psychiatric nursing or comparable experience preferred.Hiring Scam AlertMaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected].Additional InformationWith a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]