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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Cedars Portland
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care – The Cedars, Portland, ME

Pay: From $29.00 per hour generous shift differentials (based on experience)

Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem

Bonus: $5,000 sign-on bonus (full-time hires)

Shifts: 12-hour Day and Overnight shifts

Join The Cedars

The Cedars is an award-winning retirement community in Portland, Maine, where residents love where they live—and employees love where they work.

We provide person-centered, resident-directed long-term care focused on dignity, clinical excellence, and holistic wellness. If you are an LPN seeking a supportive, stable, and mission-driven skilled nursing / long-term care (SNF) environment, we encourage you to apply.

Why Apply

  • Competitive pay from $29.00 per hour shift differentials
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus (full-time hires)
  • Flexible scheduling: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem options
  • 12-hour shifts (Day or Overnight)
  • Shift differentials and call-in incentives
  • 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Medical and dental insurance (Full-Time)
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement
  • On-site specialty training in gerontology, dementia care, and rehabilitation nursing
  • Supportive clinical leadership and team-based culture

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care in a long-term care / skilled nursing facility (SNF)
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
  • Monitor, assess, and report changes in resident condition
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation (EMR)
  • Collaborate with RNs, CNAs, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Support care plan implementation and resident-directed care goals, including geriatric nursing care
  • Ensure compliance with Maine Nurse Practice Act, federal regulations, and facility policies
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and home-like environment for residents

Qualifications

  • Current State of Maine LPN license (required)
  • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
  • 1 years of experience preferred in long-term care, skilled nursing, or acute care
  • New LPN graduates welcome; structured onboarding and support provided
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and medication administration skills
  • Commitment to high-quality geriatric nursing and senior care
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

About The Cedars

The Cedars is an award-winning retirement community and skilled nursing facility in Portland, Maine. We provide person-centered long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and dementia care services in a supportive clinical environment focused on continuity of care and quality outcomes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JHA Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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