LPN - Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

16h

About The Position

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal 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, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in the Emergency Department! This is a full time, 36-hour, hourly position on the mid shift. Up to a $5k sign on bonus available! Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care. The LPN scope of practice utilizes the nursing process and is defined within the Maine Nurse Practice Act. The LPN while under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Provider, practices with minimal supervision and in accordance with CMH’s clinical and departmental policies and procedures. The LPN, assists clinically in the delivery of patient care, acts as the patient’s advocate, aides in directing nursing activities to Certified Nursing Assistants, provides clerical support, and promotes teamwork with co-workers, staff, providers, and personnel in other departments while exhibiting the values of CMH. The LPN, communicates effectively with members of the health care team about a patient's condition, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic

Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in the State of Maine.
• Telemetry Certification within the first year of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Must be proficient with basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• The Licensed Practical Nurse functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing direct patient care.
• The LPN scope of practice utilizes the nursing process and is defined within the Maine Nurse Practice Act.
• The LPN while under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Provider, practices with minimal supervision and in accordance with CMH’s clinical and departmental policies and procedures.
• The LPN, assists clinically in the delivery of patient care, acts as the patient’s advocate, aides in directing nursing activities to Certified Nursing Assistants, provides clerical support, and promotes teamwork with co-workers, staff, providers, and personnel in other departments while exhibiting the values of CMH.
• The LPN, communicates effectively with members of the health care team about a patient's condition, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed