Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Join the team at Piper Shores! We are Maine’s first and only nonprofit lifecare retirement community and we are looking for caring, compassionate, and hard-working people like you to join a group of dedicated professional helping to enhance the well-being of our residents. The RN who is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on his/her shift, including accurate and timely administration of medication, treatments, documentation and emergency calls as indicated.

RN Job Duties

Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel on his/her shift.
Administers direct care as necessary.
Gives and receives shift reports.
Rounds twice a shift to assure proper care is rendered in a safe and clean environment.
Keeps DON, physicians and families aware of changes in resident’s condition.
Assists in developing comprehensive care plans and updates when indicated.
Maintains the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each resident.
Maintains accurate documentation of all care rendered.
Responds to resident emergency call system.
Interfaces with other disciplines to assure continuity of care and services.
Accompanies physicians when making rounds.
Encourages restorative care in order to obtain maximum resident independence.
Participates in family/resident counseling as necessary.
Assists with the orientation and evaluation of nursing personnel.
Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
Assures proper functioning of equipment and adequate supplies.
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Our Ideal Candidate

RN/LPN currently licensed in the State.
Current CPR certification/IV certification desired.
Skilled nursing/long-term care experience preferred.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, and up to 150 pounds with the assistance of one.
Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach; must be able to push and pull up to 150 pounds in a wheelchair; good visual and hearing acuity; good verbal communications skills.
Must be able to walk or stand for up to 80% of the work day.

Benefits and Salary Information

Retirement plan option with generous matching funds.
All employees may enroll in our on-site fitness center with indoor pool access for a nominal annual fee
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness Reimbursement
Starting salaries are based on years of experience with annual opportunities for merit-based increases and a holiday bonus. We offer shift differential pay ranging from $1.50 to $3.00 an hour.

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Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. Piper Shores provides equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic in hiring, placement, promotion, salary determination, and all other conditions of employment. Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process. Please let a Human Resources representative know if you may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process.
Personal Information
Name*
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Address*
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Contact Number*
Alternate Contact Number
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Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
(If under 18, you may be required to provide a work permit)
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
(Proof of identity and employment authorization will be required if an offer of employment is made)
Type of work or position sought
Date available
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Time
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- Temporary
- Per Diem
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Was your driver’s license suspended or revoked at any time in the last 5 years?
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please list your previous employers, beginning with your current or most recent employer, during the last 10 years. You may include U.S. military history and any verifiable work performed as a volunteer. Account for any periods of unemployment by indicating the nature of your activities. Please complete this section thoroughly. You may include a current resume, but you must complete this section.
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Please explain why your license was suspended/revoked.
REFERENCES
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Background Information
Have you ever applied for work or been employed at Piper Shores before?
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Please explain previous employment/ Application (Date and Position)
Do you have any relatives employed by Piper Shores?
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Please give us give name(s) and location(s) and relationship:

(Relatives of current employees will not be employed in a position working for, or supervising, another relative.)
For purposes of verifying information on this application, have you ever worked or attended school or held a license or certification under a different name?
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Are there any criminal charges pending against you, or have you ever been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, any criminal charge?
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If yes, please explain and list offense(s), date(s) of conviction or current status, and state/county
(A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All pertinent circumstances will be considered, including the nature of the offense, the position being applied for, and time elapsed since the offense or conviction. Omission or misrepresentation of this information will result in ineligibility for employment).
AUTHORIZATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I authorize Piper Shores to verify the information I have supplied and to contact references and other persons or entities listed in this application, and I authorize all such persons or entities to provide information about me, unless I have specifically indicated in the application that a particular person or entity may not be contacted. I hereby release all persons, entities, and organizations supplying such background or reference information from any claims or liability for providing information or resulting from information provided.

If I receive a conditional offer of employment, I authorize Piper Shores to conduct a pre-employment background check to investigate my background and other matters related to my suitability for employment at Piper Shores. I agree to complete any necessary documentation for such a background check. I also consent, when permissible by law, to taking any post-offer drug screening, physical, or medical examinations and/or to complete a medical history form that might be required by Piper Shores in order to determine my ability to perform the job duties of the position that I am seeking, and I authorize the release of the results of such screenings and examinations to Piper Shores for employment purposes.

I understand that this application for employment does not assure me of a position with Piper Shores and that any offer of employment would be contingent on satisfactory results of pre-employment investigations and examinations and contingent upon providing satisfactory documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. I understand that any employment relationship that may be established would be “at-will” with no specific term or period of employment and would be subject to termination at any time, with or without cause, by me or Piper Shores. I understand that no representative of Piper Shores has the authority to enter into an employment agreement with me for any specified term or period or to make any change in any policy, procedure, or benefit except in a document addressed to me personally and signed by the Director of Human Resources or the Chief Executive Officer.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST ALSO REVIEW AND SIGN THE SEPARATE “DISCLOSURE AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECKS AND CONSUMER REPORTS.”

Name and Location of Institution	Highest Grade or Number of Years Completed	Course of Study or Major	Degree/Certificate Obtained

Name	Address	Phone	How long have you known this person?	Nature of Relationship

RN Job Duties

Our Ideal Candidate

Benefits and Salary Information

Personal Information

If applying for a driving position:

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Background Information

AUTHORIZATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT