Geriatric Nurse

Full Time
Lewiston, ME 04240
Posted
Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse at D'Youville Pavilion is an essential member of the patient care team, responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit. The RN will be responsible for assessing patients on admission and throughout their stay, developing and periodically updating the individualized, multidisciplinary plans of care, and reviewing discharge plans/instructions with patients/families and documenting a discharge summary. They would administer medications, IV therapy, blood and it's components according to established clinical standards and policies.

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Associates Degree in Nursing Required
  • Valid State of Maine RN license required
  • BLS certification required

Experience:

  • At least 1 year previous experience preferred, but not required

Other Skills Required:

  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills required
  • Highly organized
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.64 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Geriatrics

Physical setting:

  • Long term care
  • Nursing home
  • Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

  • Overtime

Weekly schedule:

  • 4x12
  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • RN in the State of ME (Required)

Work Location: One location

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