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Registered Nurse (RN)

Geriatric

Sign-on bonus

Posted 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
This role$39/hr
nursing in Maine$37/hr

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.

Sign-on bonus
$12,000

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

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$59,455/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
3% below the national average

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.

Map showing the location of Freeport, ME
Approximate location in Freeport, ME. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

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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