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Employment TimesHealth Care Focus
Data from the State of theState’s Health Workforce:Aligning Resources to Meet Maine’s Needs
Academy of Medical Professions– Instructors needed
Down East Community Hospital– Asst. Nurse Manager, ED
Hawthorne House– CNAs, CMTs, CRMAs
Home Care for Maine– Personal Support Specialists
Lincoln County Health Care– Multiple openings
Maine Mental Health Partners– Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Riverview Psychiatric Center– Hospital Nurse II & III
Redington-Fairview GeneralHospital– Multiple openings
Support Solutions– Direct Support Professionals
Tri-County Mental HealthServices– Multiple openings
Health Care Focus www.MyJobWave.comEmployment Times - ME • NH
Data from the State of the State’s Health Workforce:Aligning Resources to Meet Maine’s Needs By Employment Times Staff with information provided by the Maine Department of Labor
Maine’s most significant job producingsector over the last 10 years has beenhealth care and for the next 10 years itis projected to have the highest demandsand job growth in our state, accordingto information provided at the MaineHealth Workforce Forum Summit on Oct18 in Orono.The Summit is one of a number ofongoing initiatives of the Maine HealthWorkforce Forum, a statewide groupcreated by the Maine Legislature in2005 of public and private sector healthcare stakeholders. (See sidebar 1)More than 160 Health careprofessionals and employers, stategovernment leaders, policy makers,college and university leaders, andworkforce specialists from around thestate attended the Summit to learn abouthealth care workforce data, trends,issues, strategies and solutions from stateand national experts, and howworkforce planning is essential to ensurea sufficient supply of qualifiedprofessionals to meet health care, long-term care, and public health needs inMaine.“I think it went great,” said GarretOswald, Director, Maine Jobs Council.“There was a packed house with a greatmix of employers, educators from variousinstitutions – both secondary and post-secondary – policy makers, and the four
Commissioners from Labor, EconomicDevelopment, DHHS, and Education.”Oswald said the goals of the Summitwere to present trends and issues withinthe health sector to the audience and toestablish an understanding of the dataand demographics of the healthworkforce, including hearing from policymakers how the State is addressingissues both current and future. (Seesidebar 2)Focus on JobsStats provided at the Summit say currentMaine Department of Labor (MDOL)data shows that:• Projected health sector job growththrough 2018 exceeds all other industrysectors in the state; • The over 60 occupational titles havejob requirements ranging from a highschool diploma/GED with on-the-jobtraining, to professional certificationprograms and advanced degrees, andprofessional credentials, some of whichare among the highest paying jobs in thestate, and provides employment in everycounty;• In addition to direct care and healthprofessional occupations the industryemploys a wide array of technical andsupport staff and computer/healthinformation technologists, jobs thatextend into Maine’s private and public
sectors, working in biotechnology,research, regulatory and administrativejobs, and education and trainingorganizations; • The health care sector wages inMaine are relatively high, and thenumber of jobs in health occupations willincrease by 12% (approximately 7,500jobs) over the 2008–2018 period.Projected retirements and attrition addsto the demand with current projectionsestimating approximately 10,000 ofMaine’s health care workers willpermanently exit the workforce by2018, potentially adding an additional10,000 jobs to the 2018 demandlevels.Layoffs vs. ProjectionsWith so many stats showing growth buthospitals laying off in today’s economy,one has to wonder how they coincide.“Layoffs are in the short-term; projectionsare for the long-term. However it doesn’tnegate the fact that there will be growthin the health sector over the next 10years,” Oswald reminds us. “(The MaineCenter for Workforce Research andInformation) does a good job forecastingbut the one thing they have not beenable to nail down is when layoffs (in theprivate sector) will happen. We can’tsay spcecifically when the needs existbut there will be growth.”
And as the needs of the sector evolve, sotoo must that of the Maine workforce.“We focused a lot of our attention ondirect care workers (when collectingdata) because of immediate need.Various positions in direct care areprojected to have shortages,” saidOswald. “Health informationtechnology, electronic medical records –that facilitate record sharing whereveryou are – have infused the health sector.Training programs are getting up andrunning, and curriculum being created tomeet these needs in the future as well.”The Summit“This was the first (Summit) and it waswell done and well received,” saidOswald. “I think it’s a very productiveway to connect education, training,workforce development, and business tomake sure we meet demands of thesector.”Support for the Summit is provided bythe Maine Health Care Sector Grant,which is funded by the AmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Act throughthe United States Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administrationand the Maine Department of Labor.Additional support for the Summit isprovided by the University of MaineOffice of Academic Affairs, School ofNursing and the College of NaturalScience, Forestry and Agriculture.
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Androscoggin, Oxford, Franklin, Cumberland Counties and Beyond
We serve over 11,000 individuals each year, providinginnovative programs and services for people of all agesliving with mental illness, the effects of trauma,substance abuse, intellectual and developmentaldisabilities, autism, and more.
Current openings include:CLINICAL TEAM LEADPER DIEM CLINICIANMST CLINICIAN – CUMBERLAND/YORKDSAT FACILITATORCRISIS COUNSELOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WORKER
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Responsibilities would include, but are notlimited to, providing psychiatric assessment,treatment, and ongoing medicationmanagement services to adults with chronicmental illness as well as co-occurring disorders.Candidates must have keen interpersonal andclinical skills, and must enjoy working in adynamic, fast-paced team setting. Must belicensed to practice in the State of Maine andhave at least two years of experience inpsychiatric practice. In addition, experienceworking within a Cognitive/Behavioral and/orDBT treatment approach preferred.
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Assistant Nurse ManagerEmergency Department
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Highlights of the MaineHealthcare Workforce Data
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Medical Assistant/LPNRedington Medical Primary Care has one float position available.This position is a full-time day position that will require floating toall RMPC physician practices as needed. This position will be M–F, generally 8am–5pm with flexibility to work occasional overtimewhen needed.• Associate Degree in Medical Assistant required or current LPN• High School graduate and Medical terminology required• Good interpersonal skills and organizational skills required• Previous medical office experience is preferred• Certificate required within one year• Must be able to multitask & have computer & typing skills
Occupational TherapistRedington-Fairview General Hospital’s Rehab & Fitness Services isseeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (40 hours per week,M-F) for evaluating and treating both outpatients and acute careinpatients. Maine license required; comfort with electronicmedical recording a must. Experience with hand/upper extremitytherapy and/or pediatrics helpful. We offer terrific benefits,including generous continuing education support as well as alarge, multidisciplinary team for on-going learning and support.
Sterile Processing TechnicianFull-time position available on the day shift. Flexibility in hoursand holiday call rotation coverage required. Sterile processingexperience preferred. Duties would include, but not limited to,decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization ofinstruments and equipment. CRCST (certified sterile processingand distribution technician) required within 18 months of hire.
Staff PharmacistOne full- and one part-time position available working days andevery third weekend. We provide progressive pharmacy servicesto this 25-bed Critical Access Hospital from our location on theMedical/Surgical floor. We are a valued part of the health careteam and have achieved an open and cooperative relationshipwith the Medical and Nursing Staffs. The focus for all of us isquality patient care. We are expanding our services to 12 hoursper day on weekdays.
Our services include:• Anti-coagulation dosing and monitoring• Patient education• Renal dose adjustment• Clinical drug protocol development and
maintenance• Drug information• Immunization screening and ordering.• Antibiotic stewardship including dosing and
monitoring. • Pulmonary and Cardiac rehab support• Oncology services
The qualified candidate will have previous hospital experienceand be available every third weekend.
Unit CoordinatorEmergency Room has two openings available, one full-timeevenings, 40-hours, 3pm–1am and every other weekend, andone Per Diem position with the ability to cover all shifts,weekends and holidays.• High School plus 2–3 years post secondary education or 2–3
years experience in a secretarial/medical background required.• Medical terminology preferred, required
within year of hire.• Applicant must be highly organized, able to work
independently and perform effectively under pressure.Assertiveness, interpersonal communication skills and exemplarycustomer service skills are essential.
RNBirthing CenterOne 36-hour night position 7p–7a. Must be able to work12-hour shifts, including every other weekend.
Candidate must:• Be an RN with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills• Be current with BCLS and Neonatal Resuscitation
(or NRP within one year).• Be current with IV Certification and experience
(or IV certification within one year).
Recent perinatal nursing experience preferred
RNCombined Position, Emergency Room/SCUThe Emergency room has an opening for 24 hours on theday/evening shift and SCU has a 12-hour position on the dayshift, 7am–7pm.
• ED experience preferred• Current ACLS, PALS and IV certification• ENPC, TNCC, CEN preferred• Excellent communication, critical thinking & customer
service skillsAble to support team functions and work effectively andefficiently within a team environment
RNEmergency RoomOne 24-hour night position available on the 6pm-6am shift.
• ED experience preferred• Current ACLS, PALS and IV certification• ENPC, TNCC, CEN preferred• Excellent communication, critical thinking & customer
service skills
Able to support team functions and work effectively andefficiently within a team environment
Apply in person or mail, email or fax your resume to:
Redington-Fairview General Hospital46 Fairview Avenue, P.O. Box 468Skowhegan, ME 04976
Fax: 207-474-7004 • Email: [email protected] e a r e a n E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t y E m p l o y e r .
Our Mission is to inspire and support a culture of possibilities. If this is a Mission you cantake pride in, please read more and apply.
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In Southern Maine: 56 Industrial Park Rd, Saco,ME 04072207-294-7458 ext. 1131
• Full-Time, Part-Time & Float opportunities• FLOAT: $11/hr. We pay mileage! Flexible scheduling required
Contact Kim Dionne, [email protected]
Visit us online for details at SupportSolutions.org or MyJobWave.com
Health care and long-term care are vital to Maine’s employment andeconomic picture. This industry sector includes hospitals, ambulatorycare, nursing and residential care services and social assistanceindustries, is represented in all counties in the state and offers significantjob opportunities:1
• 10% of Maine’s businessestablishments are in the healthcare sector;
• Health care is Maine’s largesteconomic sector, in terms ofnumber of jobs and wagespaid. Representing 18% ofstatewide employment and19% of wages paid;
• The sector holds state recordsfor sustained job growth (jobcreation and hiring) over the last10 years;
• The sector employs more than60 occupational titles with jobsacross all Maine counties;
• Increasing demands forservice are projected based onpopulation aging and healthservice use/needs;
• Rising demand for services:Maine’s older populationgroups are projected to growlarger, relative to youngerworking-age groups, betweenthe period of 2008 to 2020.
– 65–74 year olds will beMaine’s fastest growingage group, with increasesfrom 15% to 18% by2015, and to over 21%by 2020.
– 85 and older group willgrow by 3,000 people(to 11%) between 2008and 2020.2
1 Bureau of Labor Standards: www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/data.html
Maine Center for Workforce Research and Information, Health Workforce Analysis:www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/publications/pdf/WorkforceAnalysisMaine%27sHealthServicesSector.pdf)
2 www.maine.gov/dhhs/oes/Chartbook–LTC– Needs–Assessment–2010.pdf)
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Some Recent Maine Initiatives
1 www.mainecareercenter.com/workforce/hcgrant/ index.shtml2 Final Report: www.mainehealthworkforceforum.org /index.php/library/cat_view/8–forum–strategic–workplan3 www.mainenursepartners.com/news.html4 http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/grants/phcast.html
HOSPITAL NURSE II’s$18.20/hr – $23.68/hr*
Applicants must have BS/BA in Nursing or related field ORgraduation from an accredited school of nursing plusone year of professional nursing experience. Salary is
contingent upon education and experience.
HOSPITAL NURSE III’s$19.55/hr – $25.62/hr*
Applicants must have a BS/BA in Nursing or related field andtwo (2) years of nursing experience OR graduation from an
accredited school of nursing plus three (3) years ofprofessional nursing experience. Experience must
include one (1) year of related supervisory experienceas a charge nurse.
*Benefit package includes:
A $3.00/hr nursing stipend and $0.60 direct care stipend isalso paid in addition to hourly base wage. Shift differential
and weekend differential paid. State-paid health and dentalinsurance (value: $341.08 biweekly); Maine State Retirement
System (value: 11.54% of salary); 12 paid holidays; sickleave and vacation benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
The Department of Health & HumanServices, Riverview Psychiatric Center isseeking motivated, qualified psychiatricNurses to fill full-time vacancies.Riverview provides state of the art careto individuals with serious and persistentmental illness.
For more information on these positions, please seewww.maine.gov/dhhs/riverview/employment/index.html.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding workenvironment please submit a State of Maine employmentapplication and cover letter.
The application can be found at:http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm.
Please submit State of Maine employment application materials to:RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTERKristine Albert, Personnel Officer, Human Resources DepartmentP.O. Box 724; 250 Arsenal St, Augusta, Maine 04332-0724E: [email protected] I P: 207.624.4660 I F: 207.287.7205 I TTY: 1.800.606.0215
AAE/EOE
PERSONAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTSTo assist with homemaker duties and Personal Care (Bathing, Dressing,etc.). PCA/PSS/CNA Certification a plus but not required.
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We offer FREE PSSCERTIFICATION to ourEmployees!
STATEWIDE OPENINGSfor Days, Evenings& Weekends
Call us at 1-800-639-3084 orapply online atwww.homecareformaine.org
Lincoln County Healthcare has the following openings:
Lincoln County Healthcare serves St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor,Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta, and their subsidiaries.
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Come join ourteam ofdedicatedprofessionals!
Tel: 207-563-4557
CNAsFull-, Part-Time & Per Diem
HousekeeperFull-Time & Per Diem
Medical AssistantsPart- & Full-Time
Physical TherapistFull-Time in Boothbay
Project (Floor)PersonFull-Time, Nights
Registered NurseFull-, Part-Time & Per Diem
RespiratoryTherapistPer Diem & Full-Time Temp
A Home Away from Homefor Residents & Staff
A Home Away from Homefor Residents & Staff
Hawthorne HouseWe are a 95-bed Skilled Rehab & Long Term care facilitylocated in beautiful Freeport, Maine. We are in search forpeople that want to become part of a team that feels like family.
Hiring Full & Part-Time, All Shifts.
CNAs, CMTs & CRMAsWe offer:• A pleasant, friendly and supportive work environment• An attractive wage that recognizes your strengthsand experience
• A team of employees that have been with us for5 years or more
• You receive every other weekend OFF!
Qualifications:• Be currently active on Maine state registry• Enjoy working with the geriatric population, genuinely care
Contact Rick Grover, Staffing Coordinator at:T: 207-865-4782 x.228 • E: [email protected]
Hawthorne House, 6 Old County Road, Freeport, ME, 04032
$4.9 million, three-year Health CareSector Grant to the Maine Department ofLabor to increase the supply andemployment of credentialed health careworkers in high-demand occupations. Asof October 2011, half-way through thegrant period, the overall target of training400 people has been surpassed, with427 individuals participating in trainingprograms for clinical instructors, alliedhealth professionals, associate andbachelor degree nurses, and CertifiedNursing Assistants.1
The Health Resources and ServicesAdministration (HRSA) of the USDepartment of Health and HumanServices provided funding to help createa strategic plan for the state’s healthworkforce development.2
The Organization of Maine NurseExecutives (OMNE) and the Bingham
Program are partners in the MainePartners in Nursing Education & PracticeCollaborative, a Robert Wood JohnsonPartners Investing in Nursing Grant, whichwill focuses on the educationalinfrastructure and faculty developmentas a way to develop Maine’s nursingworkforce.3
US Department of Health and HumanServices, Health Resources and ServicesAdministration (HRSA), three-yearPersonal Health Care Assistant ServicesTraining grant, $2.2 million,2010–2013, funded to Maine DHHS,to develop a competency-basedcurriculum and a coordinated training andcredentialing system to prepare personaland home care assistance workers in theirchoice of three entry level positions: PSS(Personal Support Specialist), DSP(Direct Support Professional) andMHRT–1 (Mental Health RehabilitationTechnician–1).4
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