Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN, providing compassionate and expert nursing care across multiple locations in Maine. This flexible role offers the opportunity to work in diverse settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. As an integral part of patient-centered care, you will deliver vital nursing services, support patient recovery, and promote well-being with enthusiasm and professionalism. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you!
Duties
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs and physical examinations, to determine immediate needs and ongoing care requirements.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following established protocols and safety standards.
- Assist with medical procedures such as catheterization, wound suturing, specimen collection, and sterile processing.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Athenahealth to ensure compliance with HIPAA and long-term care regulations.
- Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, memory care, or those requiring hospice or palliative support.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and diagnostic evaluations to optimize patient outcomes.
- Support emergency response efforts by managing airway management, ventilator use, or acute pain management when necessary.
Requirements
- Valid Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or equivalent certification in good standing.
- Proven experience in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals (including ICU or Level I Trauma Center), nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or home & community care environments.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; familiarity with ICD-9/10 coding is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medication administration protocols, and infection control practices.
- Experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with disabilities; familiarity with dementia care and memory support is highly desirable.
- Ability to perform physical assessments accurately while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies under HIPAA standards.
- Excellent communication skills for triage situations and patient education; ability to work independently and as part of a team in multiple locations across Maine.
Join us in delivering exceptional nursing care that transforms lives! We value energetic professionals committed to excellence in patient service and continuous learning. If you meet these qualifications and are eager to contribute your skills in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Pay: $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
