Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hawthorne House | Hawthorne To-The-Trade; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible shifts

Benefits package

Shift differentials

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hawthorne House in Maine is seeking dedicated LPNs to support nursing and geriatric care on several shifts. You will document resident interactions, assist with procedures, and help manage routine recovery care for multiple residents daily.

Responsibilities include vitals, medication administration, and updating records, while collaborating with DON and medical staff to ensure quality care. Eligibility includes Maine LPN licensure and a passion for long‑term care.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Maine is required.
• LPNs must be able to document care and communicate with residents and families.
• Demonstrated ability to follow physician orders and nursing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' vitals and record findings.
• Assist with procedures and post-treatment recovery care.
• Administer medications as scheduled per policy.
• Update and maintain confidential resident records.
• Evaluate wellbeing and escalate needs to medical staff.

Skills

LPN

Education

LPN license (Maine)

Job description

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 $31.50 per hour

$10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible employees

Openings For

Looking for Full time, Part time or Per Diem

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 Licensed Practical Nurse grads!

LPN Job Summary

LPNs work under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and record all resident interactions to develop thorough documentation about their care. They help prepare residents for procedures and assist with routine recovery care after initial treatment. LPNs usually work with several residents at once and administer care according to a schedule, upholding medical routines and procedures.

Responsibilities And Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Monitor resident’s vitals and record them in their file
• Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each resident, including bathing, feeding and dressing
• Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication
• Update resident records in a confidential manner
• Evaluate the resident’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff
• Explain treatments and procedures to resident and families
• Change dressings and bandages, ensuring residents are healing properly
• Move residents from wheelchairs, beds and gurneys

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Currently licensed as an LPN in Maine.

As a member 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.