Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates

Zusammenfassung

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for the Medical-Surgical unit at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME. This full-time role, working nights from 7p to 7a, involves providing direct and indirect patient care, supporting patient safety, and assisting with medication administration.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or equivalent, possess an LPN/LVN license, and have IV certification. Experience in health care is preferred while maintaining a current BLS certificate is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Licensure as a Practical or Vocational Nurse is required.
• IV certification and Blood Withdrawal certification within 90 days of hire.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide bedside patient care in a Med-Surg environment.
• Monitor vital signs, patient status, and clinical changes.
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws.
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Medication administration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

IV certification

Current BLS certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Bonus Amount

$5,000.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

LPN / LVN – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg / MST)

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

Full-time | Nights | 7p–7a | 12-Hour Shifts

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg / MST) unit. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role supports patient safety, care coordination, and quality outcomes while enhancing the overall patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside patient care in a Med-Surg environment
• Monitor vital signs, patient status, and clinical changes
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws
• Support care plans and patient throughput
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and compliance
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.

2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.

3. IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.

4. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

5. Work experience in health care preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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