State of Maine·Augusta, Maine
Oversee and provide medical and psychiatric nursing care for patients with mental, emotional, or physical illnesses in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include administering treatments, conducting counseling therapy, and supervising paraprofessional personnel.
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Open Date: 07/01/2026
Close Date: Open Continuously
*Hourly rate is inclusive of a $10.00 per hour salary adjustment stipend and a $.60 per hour institutional stipend
In addition, candidates may qualify for $200 per month nursing student loan reimbursement.
Location: Augusta, Maine
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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This is the second level of professional nursing work involving the care and treatment of patients who are mentally, emotionally or physically ill. Responsibilities include overseeing and providing medical and/or psychiatric nursing care in a hospital facility. Supervision may be exercised over hospital paraprofessional personnel and/or other assigned personnel as a group leader. Work is performed under limited supervision.
Plans and oversee unit work including general and psychiatric nursing care in accordance with nursing practices.
Inventory supplies, equipment, and required medicines to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Administer medications and treatments to ensure patients receive proper medication and treatment in a timely manner.
Orients and trains student nurses and paraprofessionals to nursing methods, practices, and techniques and monitor patient care activities to ensure consistent quality of care.
Write patient progress reports to maintain medical records and document unusual behavior.
Assess emergency situations and take appropriate action in order to overcome and resolve patient problem.
Assess patient’s health status, plan of care, or make appropriate referrals to ensure patient needs are met.
Performs audits relative to patient care in order to ensure patient receives proper and timely treatment.
Conducts individual and group counseling therapy to provide patient treatment.
Reports on patients' condition to appropriate professionals to provide information and recommend changes to treatment programs.
Intervenes therapeutically when patient exhibits signs of behavioral escalation to overcome situations.
A license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
Riverview Psychiatric Center [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/riverview], in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission.
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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.
For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at 207-624-4672 or via email at tiffany.smith@maine.gov [https://mainebhr.hire.trakstar.com/app/angela.thorpe@maine.gov].
Benefits: of working for the State of Maine:
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 Fit – 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fbhr%2Foeh%2Fbenefits%2Fsom-health-plan%2Fpremium-rates&data=04%7C01%7CMeghan.Jellison%40maine.gov%7C883b6efb0f594829332108d9bb182364%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637746534616178864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=X4Bbmjj0Zm0NX9jGAp%2F77R8TX9NZMk9PDe%2FmWVYS2ws%3D&reserved=0] 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 [https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit].
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing 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 [https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/workplace-posters].
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package [https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits], covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness [https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/].
Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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.
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Market context
Nursing jobs in Maine are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for active or obtainable Maine RN licensure, and new graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of clinical training or rotations that match the posting.