What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at EdgeGlobal?
Hiring for: LPN Post Acute LTC
Number of Weeks: 13
Shift: days (7a-7p) or Nights (7p-7a)
Minimum Years of Experience: 2
Guaranteed Hours: No Guarantee
State License Details: Must Be Currently Active
Required:
Updated Resume
BLS/CPR Certification
Covid Card
Maine/Compact Nursing License
Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered - Please do not submit
Local travelers will recieve a $10/hr lower local rate.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES NOT ACCEPTED
JOB SUMMARY
The RN and LPN partners with our residents and other care providers to create a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment by providing direct and indirect care.
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
Education:
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Associates in Nursing or Graduate of Maine State Board approved LPN course
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Need valid State of
Maine or compact Licensed Practical Nurse license
Experience:
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1-3 years previous RN / LPN experience preferred
Other Skills Required:
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Medical terminology preferred
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Strong teamwork and communication skills required.
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The ability to work well within a team of other care providers
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Flexibility required to coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week
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Flexibility to float to other units as needed
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
Thanks & Regards
Michael Smith
Phone: 703-885-3435
Job Types: Contract, Travel nursing
Pay: $42.00 - $50.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
- Clinic
- Long term care
- Nursing home
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Maine/Compact Nursing License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lewiston, ME 04240 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lewiston, ME 04240: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42 - $50
