Charge Nurse (RN) - Glenridge, 36 hours/week, nights

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

4d•$37 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Glenridge is seeking a compassionate Charge Nurse to provide exceptional, person-centered care for residents living with dementia. As the clinical leader for your assigned shift, you'll provide direct patient care while supporting and mentoring nursing staff to ensure safe, high-quality care. If you're passionate about leading by example and making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Current Maine RN license, or the ability to obtain one promptly
One year of RN experience
Must accept at least a 30-hour-per-week position.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, memory care, or geriatric nursing preferred
Charge nurse, supervisory, or leadership experience is preferred
A passion for caring for older adults living with dementia

Responsibilities

Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, and patient acuity.
Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
Performs responsibility of underlying job, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe and effective patient care.

Benefits

Potential to earn up to an additional $7/hr. for specific shifts.
Comprehensive wellness benefits, including health, dental, vision, and more.
Employee discounts
Paid parental leave
Ample earned time off
Retirement planning with up to 4% company contributions.
Potential student loan reimbursement
Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv
Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees
Eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance