Cornerstones of Maine is offering an exciting opportunity to become part of our prestigious residential young adult mental health program as a licensed nurse. Cornerstones of Maine has been offering research-driven mental health services to young adults for almost a decade and we are continuing to expand as we open a Residential Treatment Center in early 2025. This position offers opportunities to work in a company that has a compassionate culture, meaningful mission, and opportunities for professional growth. A strong candidate has experience working in residential or in-patient settings with young adults who are struggling with obstacles to their mental health. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practicioner to join our multidisciplinary team. The RN will play a crucial role in supporting the physical and mental health needs of our young adult residents, working closely with therapists, medical providers, and life skills coaches. The ideal candidate is passionate about mental health care and has experience working with young adults in a residential or behavioral health setting.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration, health assessments, and management of medical conditions.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor the physical and mental health of residents, identifying any changes in condition and responding appropriately.
- Facilitate groups and individual sessions for residents on wellness and self-care practices.
- Assist in crisis intervention and provide support during psychiatric emergencies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of medical records and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing program development.
Requirements:
- Current Maine State License as Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
- Experience in mental health, behavioral health, or residential care settings preferred.
- Must be able to emotionally and professionally handle charged emotional situations
- Must be able to function independently when needed, as the sole medical personnel on staff.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine interest in working with young adults experiencing mental health challenges.
- CPR and First Aid certification required.
More about us:Cornerstones of Maine is a small residential treatment program designed to assist young adults (ages 18 to 28) in their journey to adulthood. We address the current need for therapeutic services for young adults who have significant potential but are struggling with mental health issues that are obstacles to their ability to live independently. Cornerstones of Maine offers career opportunities that include exceptional compensation, benefits, professional advancement, and work-life balance. As a collaborative collegial community we strive to make work fun and fulfilling. We believe that your profession should be more than just an avenue to making a dollar. We ensure that opportunities for continuing education and professional growth are built into every position. We utilize a bottom-up approach to creating policies and procedures and we count on our staff to lend their voice to our company's policies and procedures. Our work space is clean and ergonomic and the culture of our staff community is based on compassion, respect, collaboration, and transparency. We also provide opportunities for advancement for those hoping to present papers to conferences or journals, and are seeking leadership, supervisory, or administrative opportunities.