Licensed Practical Nurse

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. Riverview Psychiatric Center Open Date: 07/01/2026 Close Date:
Open Continuously. Job Class Code: 4025. Grade: 16. Salary: $22.33 - $29.03 per hour (includes a $0.60 per hour Institutional Stipend and an additional $3.00 per hour Recruitment Stipend. Candidates may qualify for $200 per month nursing‑student‑loan reimbursement. Additional shift differential $1.00/hr while working 2nd shift hours, additional weekend differential $0.60/hr while working weekend hours).

Location:

Augusta, Maine.

Riverview Psychiatric Center seeks Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide paraprofessional support work in the care and treatment of patients and residents at a state institution or facility. Work includes providing direct patient care, administering medications, and providing medical treatment as prescribed by a medical health care professional. Assistance and guidance may be given to other employees administering medication and providing direct patient care.

Work is performed under general supervision. Must have the ability to work overtime.

Graduation from a state approved school of practical nursing.

Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.

Augusta, Maine.

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (vacation leave accrual increases with years of service)
• Overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave
• Health insurance coverage – State pays 85%-100% of employee‑only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value)
• Dental insurance – State pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value)
• Retirement plan – State contributes 14.11% of pay toward Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)
• Parental leave – 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may be available under FMLA
• Additional wellness benefits available through Office of Employee Health and Wellness

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at  or via email th. If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed for the job opening for an alternative method of submitting.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.