RN​/LPN Charge Nurse; M-F 2nd Shift

RN/LPN Charge Nurse (M-F) 2nd Shift $5,000 Bonus!

Brief

Description:

Piper Shores is Maine’s premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care for our residents with a person‑centered approach to care. RNs/LPNs serve in our 40-bed Skilled Nursing (Nursing Home), which is top‑rated by the U.S. News & World Report and is a nationally recognized 5‑star facility by CMS. We offer excellent staff‑to‑resident ratios and a clean, safe, and friendly work environment.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Retention Bonus: $5,000!

• Provides compassionate care to residents in the Skilled Nursing (Nursing Home) neighborhood.
• Responds to emergency calls and provides care as needed.
• Communicates changes to resident health or vitals with the Director of Nursing and/or Physician.
• Serves as a positive role model for C.N.A. and other clinical staff members.
• Completes required documentation and ensures compliance with CMS, CDC and Piper Shores standards of care.

• Current RN or LPN license in Maine.
• CPR certification or ability to become certified.
• Experience in Assisted Living or Long‑Term Care facility preferred.
• Familiarity with dementia behaviors and ability to effectively communicate with individuals experiencing dementia.
• Warm and friendly demeanor with a positive approach to interacting with seniors and co‑workers.
• Ability to stand, move, and lift up to 50 pounds independently for extended periods.

• Health, dental and vision insurance with plans as low as $60/month for a top‑tier plan.
• 100 % company‑sponsored short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• 18 days of paid time off to start, with a PTO buy‑back feature.
• 8 holidays (double pay for working holidays) and 2 paid personal days.
• Retirement plan option with up to 4 % company match.
• Employee referral bonuses up to $1,000.
• Growth opportunities and career pathways with tuition reimbursement.
• Regular employee appreciation events including meals, raffles and contests.
• Gift cards for outstanding service.
• Generous annual performance increases to base pay.
• Monthly Town Hall meetings to promote communication and address employee concerns.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in 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. All employees must be fully vaccinated against influenza and required public health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc.

A two‑step TB test is required upon hire.