LPN - Night Shift

JOB SUMMARY

The 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 :

• Graduate of Maine State Board approved LPN course
• Need valid State of Maine Licensed Practical Nurse license

Experience :

Other Skills Required :

n 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.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.