What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN Charge Nurse 1st Shift (Mon-Fri) 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. RNs/LPNs serve in our 40 bed Skilled Nursing (Nursing Home), which 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.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6a-2p
Responsibilities:
- Provides compassionate care to residents in the Skilled Nursing (Nursing Home) neighborhood
- 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.
Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance as low as $60/month for a top-tier plan
- 100% company sponsored short and long-term disability and life insurance
- 18 days of Paid Time Off to start, PTO buy-back feature
- 8 holidays (double pay for working holidays) and 2 paid personal days
- Retirement plan option with up to 4% company match
- Employee referral bonuses up to $1,000
- Growth opportunities and career pathways with tuition reimbursement
- Regular employee appreciation events including meals, raffles and contests
- Gift cards for outstanding service
- Generous annual performance increases to base pay
- Monthly Town Hall meetings to promote communication and hear employee concerns
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.
Salary : $60