Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology

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

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for its Oncology unit. This full‑time night shift role involves direct and indirect patient care, collaborating with RNs and physicians to support cancer treatment and symptom management.

Pay ranges from $27.00 to $30.75 per hour. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. LPN/LVN licensure, IV and BW certifications within 90 days, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• LPN or LVN license required.
• IV certification and BW certification within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care for oncology and hematology patients.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and treatment side effects.
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws.
• Support chemotherapy/infusion processes (within scope of practice).
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and oncology care teams.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and protective precautions.
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families.

Skills

IV certification

BW certification

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

LPN or LVN license

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

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN / LVN Department: Oncology

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

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

Pay: $27.00 to $30.75

* Don't forget to ask if you qualify for the bonus*

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct and indirect patient care in a specialized Oncology unit. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role supports cancer patient care, symptom management, and treatment support, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and quality 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 care for oncology and hematology patients
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and treatment side effects (e.g., pain, nausea, fatigue)
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws
• Support chemotherapy/infusion processes (within scope of practice)
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and oncology care teams
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and protective precautions
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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

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