Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

Summary
Memorial Hospitals Long Term Care Facility, Merriman House, is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)!

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for LPNs, and up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus for RNs!
Current MaineHealth employees are not eligible - must be separated from MaineHealth for at least 6 months.

Position Summary - Licensed Practical Nurse

Coordinates total nursing care for patients ranging in age from infants to the elderly, as appropriate and within scope of nursing practice. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the health care team in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - Licensed Practical Nurse

Education: N/A

License/Certifications: Active Maine or New Hampshire LPN license. Current BCLS required. ACLS required for critical care departments. Other certifications specific to department policies may be required.

Experience: N/A

Knowledge of nursing processes; structure and functions

Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation and terminology requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff

Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination

Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results

Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census and to direct, supervise and evaluate care in order to individualize nursing care provided to patients

Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations

Proficient computer skills.

Position Summary - Registered Nurse

A registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of resident care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. The RN serves as resource nurse on each shift assigned.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) - Registered Nurse

Education: Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nursing Program.

License/Certifications: Current NH RN License required. Current BLS required.

Experience: Preferably one or more years of experience in medical/surgical or Geriatric nursing.