Registered Nurse - Long Term Care
Lewiston, Maine
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Post Acute LTC - Nights

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and indirect care to residents in a therapeutic environment. The role involves partnering with residents and other care providers to ensure safety and comfort.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure

• Valid State of Maine RN license or compact RN license.

Experience

• 3 years of RN experience preferred (higher end of 1-3 years range).

Skills

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

Certifications

• BLS/BCLS certification required.

Additional Information

• Candidates with licensure hits or previous employment at this facility 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.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.