Job Title
Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Lewiston, Maine. This role involves providing direct and indirect nursing care within a dynamic long-term care and skilled nursing facility environment. The successful candidate will partner with residents and an interdisciplinary team to foster a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic setting for a diverse patient population.
The facility features specialized units, including a 31-bed unit dedicated to Alzheimer's/Dementia care, focusing on tailored approaches, effective communication techniques, and understanding complex behaviors. Additionally, a 42-bed Transitional Rehabilitation Unit provides short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for patients recovering from various conditions such as fractures, joint replacements, and strokes, often involving IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessment. A 42-bed long-term care unit also provides comprehensive care in a home-like environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive direct and indirect nursing care to residents across various units.
- Collaborate with residents, families, and other care providers to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, particularly for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia, utilizing both verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Assess and manage challenging behaviors associated with dementia, recognizing them as potential forms of communication.
- Deliver short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for patients recovering from acute illnesses or injuries, including post-surgical care.
- Perform specialized nursing interventions such as IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessments.
- Contribute to a home-like environment for long-term care residents.
- Maintain flexibility to float to other units as needed to support patient care.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of previous Registered Nurse experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
- Proficiency in medical terminology.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to understand and respond effectively to complex patient behaviors.
- Clinical proficiency in IV therapy and wound care.
- Competence in geriatric assessment and management.
- Adaptability and flexibility to work across different units and shifts.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Days per Week: 3 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine or a Compact State.