Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing
Lewiston, ME
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Facility: St Marys Regional Medical Center
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The RN partners with residents and care providers to create a safe and therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.

Units Include:

• 3 East: 31-bed specialized unit for Alzheimer's/dementia residents. Care involves verbal and non-verbal communication techniques and managing behaviors associated with dementia in a home-like environment.
• Transitional Rehabilitation Unit: 42-bed unit providing short-term skilled nursing and rehab services for patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, stroke, and other short-term illnesses or injuries. Nursing services include IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessment and management.
• 3 West: 42-bed long-term care unit providing care for residents needing long-term placement in a home-like environment.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent.
• Valid State of Maine or compact RN license required.

Experience:

• 1-3 years previous RN experience preferred.

Skills:

• Medical terminology preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required.
• Ability to work well within a team of care providers.
• Flexibility to cover 24/7 shifts and float to other units as needed.

Additional Information

• Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered.
• Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid.
• The facility may cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week contract.
• Candidate must reside outside of a 50-mile radius from the facility.
• BLS/BCLS certification required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.