ID: 50975067 Shift: Days 7a-7p Description: At least 1 year previous experience in mental health nursing RequiredThe 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 andoffers 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 upsome clientele.JOB 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 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:*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 Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91