What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem RN/LPN position at PIPER SHORES?
Piper Shores is Maine’s premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care for our residents with a person-centered approach to care. Our 40 bed Skilled Nursing (Nursing Home) is top-rated by the Us News & World Report and is a nationally recognized 5-star facility by CMS. We offer excellent staff to resident ratios and a clean, safe, and friendly work environment. Our Per Diems also have the opportunity to cross-train to work in our Wellness Center which offers our Independent Living Residents Home Care Services!
Minimum shift requirements of 3 shifts per month.
Responsibilities:
- Provides compassionate care to residents
- Responds to emergency calls and provides care as needed
- Communicates changes to resident health or vitals with DON and/or Physician
- Serves as a positive role model for C.N.A. and other clinical staff members
- Completes required documentation and ensures compliance with CMS, CDC and Piper Shores standards of care.
Qualifications:
- Current RN or LPN license in Maine
- CPR certification or ability to become certified
- Experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care facility preferred.
- Familiarity with dementia behaviors and ability to effectively communicate with individuals experiencing dementia.
- Warm and friendly demeanor with a positive approach to interacting with Seniors and co-workers
- Ability to stand and move for extended period of time, ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently required.
Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.
Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process.
All employees must be fully vaccinated against Influenza and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc. A two-step TB test is required upon hire.