RN - LTC Post Acute in Lewiston, ME

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Acute / Long-Term Care (LTC) - Night Shift Job Type: Contract Position Urgency: Normal Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) Duration: 13-week assignment Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) collaborates with residents, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. This role involves providing both direct and indirect nursing care while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life for post-acute and long-term care residents. Units & Patient Population • Specialized Memory Care Unit: Provides care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to address cognitive and behavioral needs in a home-like environment. • Transitional Rehabilitation Unit: A short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting supporting patients recovering from surgeries, fractures, strokes, and other acute conditions requiring rehab-focused care. Nursing responsibilities may include IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessment. • Long-Term Care Unit: Supports residents requiring ongoing, long-term placement with comprehensive nursing care in a residential setting. Key Responsibilities • Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in accordance with established standards and protocols • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary care teams • Perform assessments, administer medications, and provide patient-centered care • Float between units as needed based on staffing and patient care requirements • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using an electronic medical record system Job Requirements Education: • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Licensure: • Active State of Maine RN license or compact RN license • Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered Experience: • 1-3 years of RN experience preferred • Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience required Certifications: • BLS/BCLS required Skills & Qualifications: • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays • Willingness to float to other units as needed Additional Information • Previous employees are not eligible for consideration • Up to 16 hours of orientation may be unpaid • Holiday coverage required • Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius • EMR system used: EPIC Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other protected status.