Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 88,111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). You will provide bedside care, monitor cardiac status, and support treatment plans under RN supervision.

The role requires LPN/LVN licensure, BLS, and certifications with onboarding including a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Full-time nights, 7p–7a, with 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• LPN or LVN license required.
• IV certification and Blood Withdrawal certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Healthcare work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside patient care and monitor vital signs and cardiac status
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws
• Collaborate with RNs and care teams on treatment plans
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and protocol compliance
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems
• Report changes in patient condition promptly

Skills

Bedside care

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Team collaboration

EMR/EHR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

LPN or LVN license

IV and BW certification within 90 days

Current BLS certification

Healthcare work experience preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

$5,000

Bonus Information

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

Overview

LPN / LVN – Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

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 high-acuity Coronary Care Unit (CCU). Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role supports cardiac patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes while enhancing the patient experience.

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 bedside patient care and monitor vital signs and cardiac status
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws
• Collaborate with RNs and care teams on treatment plans
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and protocol compliance
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems
• Report 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.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

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

Nights

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