What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse (LPN or RN) position at Maine Veterans' Homes?
Job Description
Job Description
Maine Veterans' Homes is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans and families. Our vision is to be the Provider and Employer of Choice while recognizing our special role as a Veteran Advocate, and “Caring for Those Who Served.” All six of our facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association with awards for Achievement in Quality, placing them in the top five percent of nursing homes across the nation.
MVH - South Paris is all about community. Our nursing home has a country charm and small town feel where residents and employees know one another by name. Our focus is on providing top-quality senior care, comfort and camaraderie for the Veterans who call South Paris home.
We are seeking a full-time, day Charge Nurse for Residential Care.
The role of the Charge Nurse is to supervise the activities of the direct care staff, promoting the highest quality of nursing services. The Charge Nurse will help ensure fulfillment of plans of care according to MVH quality standards.
- Current unencumbered RN or LPN license to practice in the State of Maine
- Collaborative work style
- Excellent observational skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Commitment to achieving excellence
- Passion for continuous improvement
Maine Veterans' Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Benefits :
Maine Veterans’ Homes offers competitive wages and a customizable benefits package. Options include employer-contributed medical, dental and vision, company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability, supplemental insurance options including life and accident, dependent and medical flexible spending accounts, participation in the Maine Public Employee’s Retirement System, 403(b) plan with employer match, generous earned benefit time, continuing education opportunities and tuition loan assistance, robust wellness incentive program, and several employee discounts and programs available through payroll deduction.
