RN Ltc

Bestica • Lewiston, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN and LPN partners with our residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care. Units include 3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimers/dementia residents, and tailoring care to meet their needs. Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment. The Transitional Rehabilitation Unit occupies the second floor of d'Youville Pavilion. This 42-bed unit provides short-term, skilled nursing and rehab services to patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, stroke, and other illnesses or injuries of a short-term nature where a rehab approach might be beneficial. Nursing services often include IV therapy, wound care and geriatric assessment and management. 3 West is a 42-bed long-term care unit. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.

Requirements

• Associates in Nursing
• Valid State of Maine or compact RN license
• 1-3 years previous RN experience
• Medical terminology preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required
• Ability to work well within a team of other care providers
• Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week
• Flexibility to float to other units as needed
• Candidate must reside outside of a 50 mile radius

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to residents.
• Tailor care to meet the needs of residents, particularly those with Alzheimer's/dementia.
• Utilize verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
• Understand and manage difficult behaviors associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia.
• Provide care for residents needing long-term placement.
• Provide short-term, skilled nursing and rehab services to patients recovering from various illnesses or injuries.
• Administer IV therapy.
• Perform wound care.
• Conduct geriatric assessment and management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree