Licensed Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford has a 5-star CMS rating, we have openings (all shifts- Full time, part time, per-diem) for licensed nurses (RN or LPN) The ideal candidate will enjoy working with the elderly as well as in a great, team-oriented environment providing compassionate care and advocating for our residents while being Respectful and Empathetic of their needs.

Pinnacle Sanford offers-

• Competitive wage based on years of experience

• Work/life balance (flexible schedules and hours)

• Opportunities for growth (tuition reimbursement and in-house training)

• Extensive orientation program based on your specific needs

• 401K program and medical and dental benefits along with a generous earned benefit time (EBT) package.

• $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS for full time employees and $1,000 sign on bonus for part time employees. 

 

Essential Job Duties That Must Be Safely Performed with or Without Reasonable Accommodation:

• Provide compassionate care and to advocate for our resident’s while being respectful and empathetic of their needs.

• Carry out the administration of medications, treatment and care of each resident as prescribed in the care plan.

• Update charts, CNA assignments and nursing care plans with accurate information as changes occur.

• Responsible for resident admissions discharges and transfers.

• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of paperwork involved in resident admissions, discharges, and transfers.

• Responsible for receiving and documenting receipt of medications from pharmacy. Put medications away in med carts/med rooms after receipt. (Routine medication orders are normally delivered on 3-11 or 11-7 shift)

• Maintain confidentiality of resident information at all times.

• Attend mandatory facility in-services and license staff meetings at least 4 times per year; keep abreast of current trends in nursing care and show interest in continued growth.

 

Required Job Skills:

• Sufficient knowledge of nursing practices and techniques to provide a high level of resident care (see required competencies listed below).

• Effective communication on an interpersonal level, both written and verbal.

• Cooperative and effective work style within an interdisciplinary team.

• Certified in CPR.

 

Education/Experience: Current LPN licensure in the State of Maine and a graduate of an approved school of nursing.