Registered Nurse (RN) – Transitional Care / LTC / SNF

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Transitional Care / LTC / SNF
Location: Portland, ME 04102
Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Transitional Care / LTC / SNF
Role Type: RN
Specialty: Transitional Care – Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility (LTC/SNF)
Shift: Days
Weekend Requirement: Yes, Every Other Weekend
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours preferred; 36 hours acceptable
Call Requirement: None
Float Requirement: May float based on skillset
 
Unit Overview:

• Unit Type: Transitional Care / Post-Acute Unit
• Number of Beds: 46 (at capacity)
• Patient Ratios: Maximum 1 RN : 8 Patients
• Patient Population:
  • Mix of medical and surgical patients
  • Medically ready for discharge

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in a transitional/step-down setting
• Manage patient assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluations
• Document care and patient responses accurately in Epic EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning
• Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, dignity, and rehabilitation
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
• Use mobility and monitoring equipment proficiently (see below)

• Active RN License (State-specific – insert state if known)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required
• Minimum of 1 year recent RN experience in acute care or transitional care settings
• EMR experience required – Epic strongly preferred

• Recent transitional care, skilled nursing, or rehab unit experience
• Familiarity with complex discharge and post-acute planning

• Vital Monitoring: Philips Monitor Vital Sign Machines
• Mobility/Patient Support:
  • Overhead lifts, Sara Steady, Hover Mats
  • Standing Scales, Slide Boards, Bladder Scanner
  • Sage Mats, Synergy Air Beds, Stryker Beds
  • Stretchers, Wheelchairs, Walkers

• Strong team player with a patient-centered approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Punctual, dependable, and accountable
• Adaptable and collaborative in a fast-paced environment

• Scrub Color: Any color permitted
• Fragrance-Free Environment
• Unacceptable Attire:
  • Artificial nails
  • Hoodies or graphic t-shirts
  • Open-toed shoes
  • Any attire deemed unprofessional

• Completion of HealthStream Education Modules (unit-specific).