Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Standish (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women\u2019s Mental Health Institute is seeking an LPN to provide compassionate bedside care across clinical settings in Maine Standish. The role includes patient assessments, monitoring vital signs, medication administration, and wound care support, with thorough documentation in EHR systems.

You will collaborate with RNs and physicians, delivering patient-centered care with empathy and professionalism while maintaining high standards of safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Active LPN licensure required.
• Strong clinical judgment and bedside care skills.
• Medication administration competency.
• Comfort with wound care support.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to integrity, reliability, and service-oriented care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer medications according to established protocols
• Assist with wound care and observe healing progress
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EHR systems
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver patient-centered care with empathy and professionalism

Skills

LPN licensure

Clinical judgment

Bedside care

Medication administration

Wound care support

EHR documentation

Communication & teamwork

Integrity & reliability

Job description

Provide compassionate bedside care across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and support wound care. Accurately document patient information in EHR systems.

Key Duties

• Conduct patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Administer medications according to established protocols
• Assist with wound care and observe healing progress
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EHR systems
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver patient-centered care with empathy and professionalism

Qualifications & Skills

• Active LPN licensure
• Strong clinical judgment and bedside care skills
• Medication administration competency
• Comfort with wound care support
• Proficiency with EHR documentation
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Commitment to integrity, reliability, and service-oriented care