JOB SUMMARY
The RN and LPN partners with our residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.
Units include
3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimers/dementia residents, and tailoring care to meet their needs. Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.
3 West is a 42-bed long-term care unit. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Associates in Nursing or Graduate of Maine State Board approved LPN course
- Need valid State of Maine or compact RN/ Licensed Practical Nurse license
- 1-3 years previous RN / LPN experience preferred
- Medical terminology preferred
- Strong teamwork and communication skills required.
- The ability to work well within a team of other care providers
- Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week
- Flexibility to float to other units as needed
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $58.00 - $62.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ME LPN License (Required)
Work Location: On the road