Registered Nurse (RN)
Hawthorne House | Hawthorne To-The-Trade
Freeport, ME
Geriatric
Sign-on bonusPosted Jun 18
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $12,000
The median for nursing in Maine is $37/hr, across 140 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Hawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Wages increase with experience!
Hourly rate starts at $39.00 per hour
$12,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible employees
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Days: Monday-Friday 0630-1500 or 1100-1900 Skilled/LTC unit & Geri-Psych unit
Evenings: Monday-Friday 1430-2100 or 1430-2300 Nights: Monday-Friday 2230-0700
Weekend Warrior (additional $5 hr plus weekend differentials days $2, Evenings $4hr, Nights $6)
- Days: Friday-Monday 0630-1500 or Saturday & Sunday 0630-2300
- Evenings: Friday-Monday 1430-2300
- Nights: Friday-Monday 2230-0700 or 1830-0700
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.
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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
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Freeport, ME
- Median rent
- $1,456/mo
- Local household income
- $59,455/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Maine index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Freeport is a small coastal Maine town known for its outlet shopping and the flagship L.L. Bean store, open 24/7. It offers a quiet, maritime atmosphere with easy access to Casco Bay and Portland, about 20 minutes south. A solid pick for nurses who prefer a slower-paced, scenic setting over city density.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Hawthorne House is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility located in Freeport, Maine, serving the Freeport, Mid-Coast, and surrounding communities. Owned by First Atlantic Healthcare, the facility provides skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living, and assisted living services.…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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