Weekend Charge Nurse (RN) --- Skilled & Long-term Care
About The Position
MaineGeneral is hiring an experienced registered nurse to serve as Weekend Charge Nurse at Gray Birch, a skilled and long-term care setting. The role assists the Nurse Manager with daily operations in assigned nursing areas and provides direct patient care. The Charge Nurse makes administrative decisions when the Manager is unavailable. This position is scheduled for 16 hours per week on the day shift, working 7 a.m.–3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The selected candidate may add a secondary Staff RN job code to increase weekly hours to 24 or 32, if desired. The hourly base pay range is $38.00–$66.50; individual pay depends on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. Eligible team members may also receive applicable shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other differentials.
Requirements
- Current State of Maine RN license, or ability to obtain one promptly.
- Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively within a team.
- Strong communication and critical-thinking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous RN experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor nursing and support staff during assigned shifts.
- Determine staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability and abilities, census, and patient acuity.
- Provide direct patient care.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Respond to complaints about patient care and related services, managing them through established channels.
- Perform responsibilities of the underlying job, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
- Ensure staff have the equipment and supplies needed to provide safe and effective patient care.
- Assist the Nurse Manager with managing daily operations of assigned nursing areas.
- Make administrative decisions when the Manager is unavailable.
Benefits
- Wellness programs and resources supporting a healthy lifestyle.
- Earned time plan for time away from work, including holidays, vacation, and personal needs.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and members of their household.
- Payactiv access to wages already earned before payday.
- Eligible employees may receive up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions, plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for professional development and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
