Nurse Manager - Public Service Manager I

Opening Date: May 24, 2024

Closing Date: June 7, 2024

Job Class Code: MP27
Grade:  27
Salary: $87,110.40 - $107,619.20/Annually

**This includes an additional $6.00/hour Recruitment Stipend.  

Position Number: 

03121-2941

Job duties: 

This is a confidential supervisory position, responsible for supervision and quality nursing practice. Demonstrates leadership in organizing the delivery of patient care in an acute psychiatric setting for patients experiencing a wide range of psychiatric conditions as well as forensic psychology.  Ensures compliance with all regulatory and governing bodies to provide excellence in state-of-the-art active treatment for patients with severe and persistent mental illness. Evaluates work performance of all assigned staff on an ongoing basis and develops performance improvement goals for individual employees to foster and develop their careers. Supports the mission and vision of Riverview Psychiatric Center and is involved in the strategic plan to give input.  

A Typical Day Includes:

• Organizes, directs, and manages professional, and paraprofessional nursing personnel in order to deliver high quality nursing care.
• Investigates any incidents that may be reported. 
• Makes suggestions regarding necessary system changes or process improvements.
• Ensures patient rights are maintained. 
• Ensures all concerns are handled through the proper chain of command.
• Fosters a work environment exhibiting fairness, compassion, and empathy to patients and staff.
• Meets with nursing supervisors and charge nurses and interfaces with nursing administration on a daily basis.
• Serves as a positive mentor and clinical resource for employees and evaluates employee work performance of assigned staff to develop performance goals to foster and develop clinical staff. 
• Reviews and monitors work schedules, work hours and staffing plans. 
• Communicates effectively and courteously with all individuals who may have varied levels of understanding. 
• Relates to individuals in a caring an non-judgmental manner and facilitates communication between administration and unit staff.
• Gives and accepts appropriate guidance, support, and input to include demonstrating accountability.

Minimum Qualifications:   

Three (3) to five (5) years of professional nursing education and experience which include three (3) years' experience at a supervisory level. 

Licensing Requirements: 

Registered Nurse as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

Application Information: 

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Robyn McFalls at (207) 624-4672 or via email at robyn.l.mcfalls@maine.gov. 

Agency information:

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.

Riverview Psychiatric Center, 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. Hospital leaders have worked hard to implement changes and establish quality measures of distinction. 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 accreditation's by CMS and the Joint Commission. 

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 18.21% 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 fathers and adoptive parents—receive four 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.