LPN-South Portland Primary Care - Maine Health
Scarborough, ME 04074
About the Job
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for LPNs:
- 0-1 years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)
- 1-3 years of experience eligible for $7,500 (full time)
- 3+ years of experience eligible for $10,000 (full time)
- Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time LPN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
- Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Maine Medical Partners’ Pediatric Primary practice in South Portland, Maine. The LPN offered this position must enjoy working with a patient population ranging from newborn to age 26.
This position offers schedule flexibility, working either 4-ten hour or 5-eight hour day shifts. After being fully oriented, care team members join a weekend rotation working either a Saturday or Sunday from 9am-12p approximately every 2-3 months. We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like the position you’ve been seeking!
- Position Summary
- Then LPN provides basic quality nursing care to patients by collaborating with the registered nurse (RN) medical assistant (MA) and provider to collect data, plan, educate, implement and deliver care safely, effectively and within the scope of their license as defined by the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses.
- Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Diploma from an approved practical nursing program.
- License/Certifications: Active State of Maine Nursing License or eligible for licensure. Current BLS required.
- Experience: Two years' LPN experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
- Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies and functions.
- Understanding of documentation standards.
- Knowledge of infectious disease management and control safety standards.
- Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.
- Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of the electronic medical record.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
Source : Maine Health