Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, seeks an LPN/LVN for Surgical Services (Peri-Anesthesia). This full-time role focuses on pre-op and PACU support under RN supervision, with evenings shifts and 8-hour days. Location-based pay and a comprehensive benefits package accompany a structured pathway for IV/BW and BLS certifications.

The hospital’s CMH network supports patient care across Maine and offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative perioperative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
• IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-op and post-anesthesia patient care in a surgical setting.
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws.
• Support patient preparation for surgery and post-op recovery.
• Collaborate with RNs, anesthesiology, surgeons, and perioperative teams.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and surgical protocols.
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Pre-op & Post-anesthesia support

Vital signs monitoring

EMR/EHR documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

LPN or LVN license

IV certification

BW (Blood Withdrawal) certification

BLS certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

5000

Bonus Information

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

Overview

LPN / LVN – Surgical Services (Peri-Anesthesia)

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

Full-time | Evenings | 8-Hour Shifts

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct and indirect patient care in Surgical Services with a focus on Peri-Anesthesia (Pre-Op / PACU support). Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role supports preoperative and postoperative patient care, ensuring patient safety, rapid recovery, and quality outcomes.

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visitwww.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-op and post-anesthesia patient care in a surgical setting
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, and recovery from anesthesia
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws
• Support patient preparation for surgery and post-op recovery
• Collaborate with RNs, anesthesiology, surgeons, and perioperative teams
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and surgical protocols
• 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 certificationandBlood 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.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $27.00 to $30.75. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf