RN Post Acute LTC - DAYS - (DYP)

Centstone HC • Lewiston, ME

4d • 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Providing direct and indirect care to residents.
• Tailoring care to meet the needs of Alzheimer's/dementia residents.
• Utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
• Understanding and managing difficult behaviors associated with Alzheimer's/Dementia.
• Providing care in a home-like environment.
• Providing short-term, skilled nursing and rehab services.
• Administering IV therapy.
• Providing wound care.
• Performing geriatric assessment and management.

What This Job Offers

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