Registered Nurse

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Per Diem

At Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, we work in a collaborative environment and are committed to providing the highest quality of care for our residents. As an Registered Nurse you will provide nurturing support and direct care for residents with a patient-centered approach. This approach creates surroundings and experiences that promote a comfortable living environment for our residents to engage, remain active, and enjoy their time at Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is committed to your professional development! By strengthening existing, developing new skills, and understanding your career goals, we can help provide you with the education and experience to advance your career!

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers care under the direction of the Supervisor or Charge Nurse utilizing the components of the nursing process. Participates in direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning, and rehabilitation to the extent of the LPN’s generic and continuing education experience. Works cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient/resident team members according to established facility/unit and department policies, procedures and standards. The LPN is directly responsible to the Supervisor or Charge Nurse. The LPN maintains resident/patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education:

• Must hold an active Maine L.P.N License
• Basic Life Support is required, or within 3 months of hire

Other Skills Required

• Ability to identify verbally and in writing resident’s/patient’s physical and emotional needs as well as psychosocial needs
• Demonstrates accountability and coordination of care by:
• Providing skilled and safe nursing care to assigned residents/patients
• Performs procedures skillfully, e.g. tube feedings, dressing changes, urinary catheterization
• Assists physicians with examinations/treatments
• Recognizes and refers complex problems to Supervisor or Charge Nurse responsible for resident/patient care
• Participates in resident/patient care conferences
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of normal limits of vital signs and commonly used lab tests by reporting abnormal findings and reports them to the Supervisor or Charge Nurse
• Demonstrates an understanding of the medical plan of care and ensures that physician orders are implemented properly and accurately
• Documents resident/patient data and actions appropriate to resident/patients’ plan of care
• Documents interventions accurately, clearly and concisely
• Acts as an advocate for providing safe delivery of patient/resident care
• Demonstrates knowledge of dosage, route, action, side effects, and contraindications of medications
• Utilizes resources as necessary
• Able to set up and operate equipment on unit
• Follows procedures for Universal Precautions and seeks assistance as needed
• Maintains a safe, clean environment for residents/patients and their family
• Accepts and uses instruction and guidance from Supervisor or Charge Nurse and seeks feedback on own performance to grow and improve
• Has a passion for working with long term care residents and skilled patients

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

• Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

• Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

***The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.***

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $42.50 - $47.83 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• RN: 1 year (Required)
• LPN: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN in the State of Maine (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43 - $48