Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) partners with residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.

Unit Information

• 3 East: A specialized 31-bed unit caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This unit focuses on tailored care that meets residents’ needs using both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. It aims to understand and validate the behaviors that may arise in residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia, providing the necessary care in a home-like setting.
• Transitional Rehabilitation Unit: Located on the second floor, this 42-bed unit provides short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to patients recovering from various conditions, including fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, strokes, and other short-term illnesses or injuries. Nursing services include IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessment and management.
• 3 West: A 42-bed long-term care unit providing essential care to residents requiring long-term placement in a supportive home-like environment.

Job Requirements

Education:

Associates in Nursing required.

Valid State of Maine or compact RN license is necessary.

Experience:

A minimum of 1-3 years of previous experience as an RN is required.

Other Skills Required:

• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• The ability to work effectively within a team of care providers is crucial.
• Flexibility to cover shifts 24/7 and to float to other units as needed.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate proficiency in the required areas may be accepted.

Shift Information

Days (7 AM – 7 PM) with holiday coverage required.

Certifications / Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.