About this opportunity
Piper Shores lists this Per Diem RN/LPN opportunity in scarborough, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Brief Description
Piper Shores is Maine’s premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care for our residents with a person-centered approach to care. Our 40 bed Skilled Nursing (Nursing Home) is top-rated by the Us News & World Report and is a nationally recognized 5-star facility by CMS. We offer excellent staff to resident ratios and a clean, safe, and friendly work environment. Our Per Diems also have the opportunity to cross-train to work in our Wellness Center which offers our Independent Living Residents Home Care Services!
Responsibilities
Minimum shift requirements of 3 shifts per month.
Provides compassionate care to residents
Responds to emergency calls and provides care as needed
Communicates changes to resident health or vitals with DON and/or Physician
Serves as a positive role model for C.N.A. and other clinical staff members
Completes required documentation and ensures compliance with CMS, CDC and Piper Shores standards of care.
Qualifications
Current RN or LPN license in Maine
CPR certification or ability to become certified
Experience in Assisted Living or Long-Term Care facility preferred.
Familiarity with dementia behaviors and ability to effectively communicate with individuals experiencing dementia.
Warm and friendly demeanor with a positive approach to interacting with Seniors and co-workers
Ability to stand and move for extended period of time, ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently required.
Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment.
Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process.
All employees must be fully vaccinated against Influenza and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc. A two-step TB test is required upon hire.
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Worksite address
scarborough, ME, 04074, US
Who can apply
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