Registered Nurse (RN)

Employment Status: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Dexter Health Care is hiring for a Registered Nurse.

$20,000 Sign on bonus for eligible employees (paid out over 2 years)

New Rate Increases

New increased rates!

$37.00 - $44.00 per hour

Robust shift differentials

Earn up to $6.00 extra per hour!

About Us

Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Opportunities available for all levels of experience, including new nurse grads!

RN Job Summary

Registered nurses (RNs) work closely with supervising physicians to assess and monitor residents needs, ensure treatment and care are conducted according to the facility’s procedures, administer medications, and perform other related tasks.

Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:

• Cares for residents

• Exhibits strong clinical skills

• Demonstrates excellent bedside manner

• Records a resident’s medical history, symptoms, and vitals.

• Updates resident charts and electronic medical records (EMR).

• Administers medication and other doctor-recommended treatment plans.

• Complies with federal, state, and local nursing regulations, standards, and policies.

• Collaborates with nurses, doctors, and administrators.

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

As an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

• A unique competitive compensation structure

• Flexible shifts to support work/life balance

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

• Robust shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 per hour

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer contribution

• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth

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 with us.

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.

At First Atlantic Healthcare we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse residents we care for, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.