Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a family-owned business since 1955 and purchased in partnership by Eastern Maine Health Systems and First Atlantic Healthcare in 2013, has offered quality care to the elderly in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and surrounding area communities. We have become well known for that care and we continue that tradition with pride. Since 1972, we have been in our modern 93-bed facility on the Guilford Road in Dover-Foxcroft, and have been providing the utmost in quality care services since. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Opportunities are available for all levels of experience, including new Licensed Practical Nurse grads. LPNs work under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and record all resident interactions to develop thorough documentation about their care. They help prepare residents for procedures and assist with routine recovery care after initial treatment. LPNs usually work with several residents at once and administer care according to a schedule, upholding medical routines and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- Currently licensed as an LPN in Maine.
Responsibilities
- Monitor resident’s vitals and record them in their file
- Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each resident, including bathing, feeding and dressing
- Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication
- Update resident records in a confidential manner
- Evaluate the resident’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff
- Explain treatments and procedures to resident and families
- Change dressings and bandages, ensuring residents are healing properly
- Move residents from wheelchairs, beds and gurneys
Benefits
- A unique competitive compensation structure
- Flexible shifts to support work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Robust shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 per hour
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
