What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Central Maine Medical Center?
Overview
LPN / LVN – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg / MST)
Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME
Full-time | Nights | 7p–7a | 12-Hour Shifts
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg / MST) unit. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role supports patient safety, care coordination, and quality outcomes while enhancing the overall patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside patient care in a Med-Surg environment
- Monitor vital signs, patient status, and clinical changes
- Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws
- Support care plans and patient throughput
- Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
- Ensure patient safety, infection control, and compliance
- Document care in EMR/EHR systems
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
3. IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
4. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
5. Work experience in health care preferred.
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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.
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