Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $1,948 per week in Lewiston, ME
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,948–$1,948
SKILLS
Alzheimer's, Communication Skills, Dementia, Geriatrics, Intravenous Therapies, Long-Term Care, Nursing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Wound Care
LOCATION
Lewiston, ME
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TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Lewiston, Maine, 04240!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years minimum
License: Valid RN license required
Certifications: N/A
Must-Have: Strong teamwork and communication skills
Description:
Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered.
Previous employees are not accepted.
The RN partners with residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment.
Direct and indirect care is provided to residents.
Candidates should be comfortable working with residents who have Alzheimer's and dementia.
Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques are key for this population.
Understanding difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with cognitive impairments is essential.
These behaviors can often be valid communications.
Care should be tailored to meet the needs of residents requiring long-term placement in a home-like environment.
The facility includes specialized units for transitional rehabilitation.
Short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services are offered for patients recovering from various conditions.
Nursing services commonly include IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessment and management.
Flexibility is required to provide coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Floating to other units may be necessary.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.