Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) Or Registered Nurse (Rn) - Merriman House

Full Time3073 White Mountain HwyNursingEvening Shift * Memorial Hospitals Long Term Care Facility, Merriman House, is hiring for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)!Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus for LPNs, and up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus for RNs!Current MaineHealth employees are not eligible - must be separated from MaineHealth for at least 6 months. * Position Summary- Licensed Practical Nurse*

Coordinates total nursing care for patients ranging in age from infants to the elderly, as appropriate and within scope of nursing practice. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the health care team in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)- Licensed Practical Nurse

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N/A* License/Certifications: Active Maine or New Hampshire LPN license. Current BCLS required. ACLS required for critical care departments. Other certifications specific to department policies may be required. * Experience: N/A* Knowledge of nursing processes; structure and functions * Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation and terminology requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff * Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination * Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results * Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census and to direct, supervise and evaluate care in order to individualize nursing care provided to patients * Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations * Proficient computer skills.Position Summary- Registered Nurseâ€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'A registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of resident care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. The RN serves as resource nurse on each shift assigned.Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)- Registered Nu
rse * Education: â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nursing Program. * License/Certifications: Current NH RN License required. Current BLS required. * Experience: Preferably one or more years of experience in medical/surgical or Geriatric nursing.Additional InformationWith a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.