Registered Nurse (RN)

A family-owned business since 1973, purchased in partnership by Ross care and First Atlantic Healthcare, Katahdin Health Care has offered quality care to the elderly in Millinocket, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. We have a 36-bed facility, that includes 12 Memory Care beds. We offer a range of services including: long-term care, skilled care, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Katahdin Skilled Nursing follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Now hiring a Temporary PRN RN to work 2 weekends a month!

Wages start at $33.00 an hour and increase with experience.

Opportunities available for all levels of experience, including new nurse grads!

RN Job Summary

Registered nurses (RNs) work closely with supervising physicians to assess and monitor residents needs, ensure treatment and care are conducted according to the facility’s procedures, administer medications, and perform other related tasks.

Responsibilities And Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Cares for residents
• Exhibits strong clinical skills
• Demonstrates excellent bedside manner
• Records a resident’s medical history, symptoms, and vitals.
• Updates resident charts and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Administers medication and other doctor-recommended treatment plans.
• Complies with federal, state, and local nursing regulations, standards, and policies.
• Collaborates with nurses, doctors, and administrators.
  
  

Requirements

• AS or BS degree in nursing
• Must be currently registered/licensed in Maine.
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records and/or solid computer skills
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally
• Effective leadership skills and/or ability to invest in growing this skill
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  
  

As an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

• A unique competitive compensation structure
• Flexible shifts to support work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Robust shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth
  
  

As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us.

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.

At First Atlantic Healthcare we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse residents we care for, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.