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Licensed Practical Nurse

Prime Healthcare

Lewiston, MEFull-time$27–30.75/hrPosted 1w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27–30.75/hr
Location
Lewiston, ME
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Practical Nurse Or Licensed Vocational NurseIV Certification And Blood Withdrawal CertificationBLS Certificate

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic Medical‑Surgical unit at Central Maine Medical Center, supporting patient safety, care coordination, and quality outcomes under RN supervision while enhancing the overall patient experience.

Key focus areas include Provide bedside patient care in a Med‑Surg environment, Monitor vital signs, patient status, and clinical changes, and Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws.

Preferred (not required): Bedside Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Medication Administration, and IV Therapy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bedside Patient CareVital Signs MonitoringMedication AdministrationIV TherapyBlood DrawsCare Plan SupportPatient Throughput SupportCollaboration With Interdisciplinary TeamsPatient SafetyInfection ControlEMR/EHR DocumentationCommunication of Patient Condition

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentLicensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational NurseIV Certification and Blood Withdrawal CertificationBLS CertificateHealth Care Work Experience

Full 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 – 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.

 

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, visit www.cmhc.org.

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.

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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

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