Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct and indirect patient care in Surgical Services with a focus on Peri-Anesthesia (Pre-Op / PACU support). Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role supports preoperative and postoperative patient care, ensuring patient safety, rapid recovery, and quality outcomes. Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities. As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-op and post-anesthesia patient care in a surgical setting
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, and recovery from anesthesia
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws
• Support patient preparation for surgery and post-op recovery
• Collaborate with RNs, anesthesiology, surgeons, and perioperative teams
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and surgical protocols
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs
• abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED