Area Nurse - Maine
About The Position
The Area Nurse is based out of Maine and supports the Assisted Living Department by training staff in medication administration in compliance with federal and state regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines. The role includes conducting proxy caregiver training, verifying medication aides’ competency through regular observations, completing skills competency checklists, responding to emergencies, and providing staff education. The Area Nurse maintains close communication with Health and Wellness Directors and manages licensed and non-licensed care staff as needed. The position requires consistent business travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a nursing field.
- At least 3 years of nursing or direct resident care experience in a healthcare facility.
- Management experience.
- Active nursing license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Comfort with and willingness to travel consistently for business purposes.
- Professional communication and listening skills with residents, guests, and coworkers.
- Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents.
- Strong management skills and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff members.
- Compassion and patience, including during stressful work situations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct proxy caregiver training upon hire and annually.
- Provide medication administration training for the Assisted Living Department in accordance with federal and state regulations and company guidelines.
- Observe medication aides passing medications quarterly and document competency.
- Complete skills competency checklists for medication aides and resident care aides upon hire and annually.
- Respond quickly to emergencies.
- Maintain close communication with Health and Wellness Directors.
- Provide educational meetings and staff in-service education as needed.
- Manage licensed and non-licensed care staff as needed.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Access to DailyPay to access earned but unpaid wages before the next payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
