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! Minimum shift requirements of 3 shifts per month.

Responsibilities:

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.