Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - IV Certification Required.

Department:
Medical Surgical (Med Surg)

Schedule:

Full-Time | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care within the scope of nursing practice and state regulations.

Working in the Medical Surgical (Med Surg) department, the LPN/LVN collaborates with Registered Nurses (RNs) and the healthcare team to support patient safety, comfort, and a positive patient experience.

• Provide patient care in the Medical Surgical (Med Surg) unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitor and document vital signs, patient conditions, and changes in health status.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, mobility, and comfort.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as ordered and permitted by licensure.
• Support the implementation of patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Document patient care and observations in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain infection control standards and patient safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. IV certification upon hire.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Mid coastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, Life Flight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

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