LPN​/LVN - LTC

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2 years minimum

License: Valid State of Maine or compact Licensed Practical Nurse license

Must-Have:

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Graduate of a Maine State Board approved LPN course
• 1-3 years previous RN/LPN experience preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Description:

The LPN partners with residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.

The specialized unit works with residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia, tailoring care to meet their needs.

Key aspects include using both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.

Understanding the difficult behaviors that can be associated with Alzheimer's and dementia is essential.

These behaviors are often valid communications and require appropriate responses.

The Transitional Rehabilitation Unit provides short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to patients recovering from various conditions.

Nursing services often include IV therapy, wound care, and geriatric assessment and management.

There is also a long-term care unit that provides necessary care to residents needing long-term placement in a home-like environment.

Flexibility is required to cover 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and to float to other units as needed.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the relevant areas may also be considered.

This organization is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.