Area Nurse - Maine

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

DailyPay access

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Maine is seeking a experienced nursing leader to oversee proxy caregiver training, ensure competency in medication administration, and drive annual reviews for staff.

You will conduct quarterly observations of medication aides, complete competency checklists, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with Health and Wellness Directors while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 3+ years nursing or direct resident care experience.
• Management experience.
• Active nursing license.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel for business.
• Strong communication with residents, guests, and coworkers.
• Able to relate to ill, elderly, and emotionally upset residents.
• Compassion and patience under stress.

Responsibilities

• Train medication administration skills for the Assisted Living Department.
• Conduct proxy caregiver training upon hire and annually.
• Observe and document medication aides’ competency quarterly.
• Complete skills competency checklists for staff upon hire and annually.
• Respond quickly to emergencies.
• Maintain communication with Health and Wellness Directors.
• Provide staff in-service and education as needed.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

• Community Name: Senior Lifestyle Corporate Office
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 120,000 - yearly

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for proxy caregiver training; administering skills competency checklists to resident care aides upon hire; quarterly observations of medication aides to verify competency with medication administration; and annual competency reviews for resident care aides.

Job Description

• Responsible for medication administration training for the Assisted Living Department in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
• Responsible for conducting proxy caregiver training upon hire and annually.
• Provide quarterly observation and documentation of medication aides passing medications to verify competency.
• Complete skills competency checklists for medication aides and resident care aides upon hire and annually.
• Respond quickly to all emergencies.
• Maintain close communication with Health and Wellness Directors.
• Provide educational meetings for resident care staff as needed.
• Provide staff in-service and education as needed.
• Manage licensed and non-licensed care staff as needed.

Qualifications

• This position will be based out of Maine.
• You have at least an Bachelor’s Degree in a nursing field.
• 3+ years of nursing or direct resident care experience in a healthcare facility.
• You have management experience.
• You currently have an active nursing license.
• You currently have a valid Driver’s license.
• You are comfortable and content with consistently travelling for business purposes.
• You professionally communicate and listen to residents, guests, and coworkers.
• You are able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents.
• You have great management skills and a willingness and desire to work harmoniously with all staff members.
• You express compassion and patience through your work, even when your job is stressful at times.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.