Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Post Acute Long Term Care position requiring a Maine or compact RN license and prior LTC/SNF experience.

Details

• Work in a Long Term Care (LTC) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting
• Units may include a specialized 31-bed Alzheimer's/Dementia care unit, a 42-bed Transitional Rehabilitation Unit, or a 42-bed long-term care unit
• Rehab unit provides short-term skilled nursing and rehab services for patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, stroke, and other conditions
• Nursing services may include IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessment and management
• Day shift schedule (7a-7p)
• 13-week assignment
• Flexibility required to support coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week
• Floating to other units required as needed

Requirements

• Active Maine or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1-3 years of RN experience required
• Associate's degree in Nursing required
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team

Additional Information

• Partner with residents and other care providers to create a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment through direct and indirect care
• Utilize verbal and non-verbal communication techniques when caring for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia
• Provide care within a home-like environment for residents requiring long-term placement
• Support rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgeries, fractures, strokes, and other short-term illnesses or injuries
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced local rate
• Candidates with licensure or background issues will not be considered
• Previous employees of this facility are not eligible for rehire