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Registered Nurse (RN)

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Shift
Days
Unit
LTC

Posted Jul 28 · New grads welcomed · reported

The work and the unit

Unit
LTC
Setting
Long Term Care
Explore staffing and support

Schedule and commitments

Shift
Days
Term
Permanent

Pay and benefits

Against the board
In range for Maine staff rolesMaine staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $48/hr, across 114 postings.
Shift differential
+$2/hr
Sign-on bonus
$12,000
  • Competitive compensation structure
  • Flexible shifts
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
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  • Disability insurance
  • Shift differentials ($2.00 - $6.00 per hour)

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Must be currently registered/licensed in Maine. Check your license
Certification
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.After hire
Education
AS or BS degree in nursing
Also asks
Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records and/or solid computer skills
Also asks
Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally
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Also asks
Effective leadership skills and/or ability to invest in growing this skill
Also asks
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

What's around it?

In Freeport, ME· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,456/mo
Household income
$59,455/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Freeport, ME

From Census ACS 2024.

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

  • Days: Monday-Friday 0630-1500 Skilled/LTC 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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How this role fits you

About the employer

First Atlantic Healthcare
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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