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Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered - Please do not submitLocal travelers will recieve a .Previous St. Mary's Employees Not AcceptedAt least 1 year previous experience in mental health nursing RequiredWe may utilize our travel nurses in a charge or preceptor role at times, and this is an expectationThe 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.St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is one of New England's most comprehensive behavioral 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: 2-Year Associates degree requiredValid Stat of Maine RN licenseBLS Certification requiredCPI training must be current prior to startExperience:At least 1 year previous experience in mental health nursing

RequiredOther Skills Required: Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills requiredExcellent team playerAbility to manage stress appropriately and make decisions under pressureFlexibility required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.Additional Information - We do have a dress code policy. RNs are required to wear maroon scrubsWe do offer the ability to pick up extra time above your contract hours, but this is not guaranteedWe may utilize our travel nurses in a charge or preceptor role at times, and this is an expectationWe offer a 12-hour orientation shift to familiarize you with our department

Additional Information: *Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered. Please do not submit* **Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid **St. Mary's has the right to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13 week contract Candidate must reside outside of a 50 mile radius

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