LPN - LTC - Lewiston, ME - LPNHR

NavitasPartners•Lewiston, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an exciting Travel or Local job opportunity in Lewiston, ME. This position involves providing direct nursing care in Long-Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing (SNF), Dementia Care, and Rehabilitation units. The role requires administering medications and treatments, monitoring resident conditions, and collaborating with a healthcare team to ensure resident safety, dignity, comfort, and quality of life. The LPN will also participate in resident and family education and may float between units as needed.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Graduate of a Maine State Board Approved Practical Nursing Program.
Active Maine LPN License or Compact LPN License.
Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) Certification.
Minimum 1–3 years of previous LPN or RN experience preferred.
Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, or Dementia Care preferred.
Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Experience caring for geriatric populations and residents with cognitive impairments.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents in Long-Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing (SNF), Dementia Care, and Rehabilitation units.
Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as prescribed.
Monitor resident conditions and promptly report changes to the healthcare team.
Assist with resident assessments, care planning, and implementation of individualized care plans.
Provide specialized care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia utilizing appropriate communication and behavioral management techniques.
Deliver nursing care to rehabilitation patients recovering from surgeries, fractures, strokes, and other acute illnesses.
Perform wound care, IV therapy, and geriatric assessments as required.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the facility's electronic medical record system.
Collaborate effectively with physicians, RNs, CNAs, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Promote resident safety, dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
Float between units as needed to support patient care and staffing requirements.
Participate in resident and family education regarding care plans and treatment goals.