RN​/LPN Charge Nurse; M-F 2nd Shift

Position: RN/LPN Charge Nurse (M-F) 2nd Shift $5,000 Bonus!
Description

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 2p-10p

Retention Bonus of $5,000!

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.