RN Weekend Warrior

First Atlantic Healthcare; Dover-Foxcroft (ME); On-site; USD 50,971 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium differential

Full benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

First Atlantic HealthCare in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our weekend nursing staff under the Weekend Warrior program. You will maintain accurate patient records, administer medications, monitor for side effects, and report changes in patient conditions.

This 26-week contract runs Friday 6:30am to Monday 7:00pm, with a wage range of $37.00–$43.00 per hour plus a $5.00 weekend differential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing and a state license are essential requirements.
• Trained in BLS/CPR and ACLS certification.
• Professional, friendly attitude and effective communication skills are keys to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
• Administering medications to patients and monitoring for side effects and reactions.
• Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.
• Recording patient vital signs and medical information.
• Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.
• Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
• Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans with the healthcare team.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

BLS training

EMR familiarity

Education

AS or BS in nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

About Us

A family-owned business since 1955, purchased in partnership by Eastern Maine Health Systems and First Atlantic Healthcare in 2013, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has offered quality care to the elderly in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93-bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover-Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care

RN Weekend Warrior

An every weekend scheduling option to RNs newly hired in the Nursing department on a limited basis. Employees must make a commitment to enroll in the program for twenty-six (26) consecutive weekends (six months). During this period, the employee will be scheduled to work a minimum of three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts per weekend.

For the purpose of defining this program, the “weekend” begins on Friday at 6:30am and ends on Monday evening at 7:00pm.

May take 2 (non-consecutive) weekends off during the 26 weekend contract.

We are looking for a registered nurse to join our nursing staff in providing excellent health care to our residents. Your duty of caring for the residents coming into our facility include tasks like creating and maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication and monitoring for side effects, recording vital signs, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions.

A bachelor's degree in nursing and a state license are essential requirements for consideration. You will also need to be trained in BLS/CPR and be ACLS-certified. A professional, friendly attitude and effective communication skills are keys to becoming successful in this role.

NEW INCREASED RATES!

Wages range: $37.00-$43.00

What you will receive as a First Atlantic HealthCare Weekend Warrior Employee

• A premium differential of $5.00 per hour will be paid for hours actually worked within the defined weekend time. This premium is in addition to any and all weekend differentials.


• Comprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability


• Flexible Savings Account, including medical dependent care


• Paid time off


• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution


• Tuition reimbursement and education support to grow your career with us

As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career in healthcare with us.

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.


• Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.


• Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments.


• Recording patient vital signs and medical information.


• Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests.


• Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions.


• Administering non-intravenous medications.


• Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.


• Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses.

RN Requirements

AS or BS degree in nursing

• Must be currently registered/licensed in Maine.


• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.


• Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records and/or solid computer skills


• Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally


• Effective leadership skills and/or ability to invest in growing this skill


• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language