Job Title : LPN Post Acute LTC - (DYP)

Work Location : Lewiston, ME 04240

Number of Weeks:13

Shift Information:either days (6a-6p) or nights (6p-6a)

EMR Used: EPIC

Specialty Type:Nursing

Sub Specialties:Long Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing (SNF), LPN

Units include

3 East is a 31-bed specialized unit, working with Alzheimers/dementia residents, and tailoring care to meet their needs. Key aspects of this unit are the use of both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, understanding the difficult behaviors that are sometimes associated with residents that have Alzheimer's/Dementia, as well as understanding that these behaviors can be valid communications. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.

The Transitional Rehabilitation Unit occupies the second floor of d'Youville Pavilion. This 42-bed unit provides short-term, skilled nursing and rehab services to patients recovering from fractures, joint replacements, back surgery, stroke, and other illnesses or injuries of a short-term nature where a rehab approach might be beneficial. Nursing services often include IV therapy, wound care and geriatric assessment and management.

3 West is a 42-bed long-term care unit. It provides needed care to those residents needing long term placement in a home-like environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Associates in Nursing or Graduate of Maine State Board approved LPN course

• Need valid State of Maine or compact RN/ Licensed Practical Nurse license

• 1-3 years previous RN / LPN experience preferred
• Medical terminology preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are required.
• The ability to work well within a team of other care providers
• Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week
• Flexibility to float to other units as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,800.00 - $2,000.00 per week

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lewiston, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road