LPN

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING - BARRON CENTER

A sign-on bonus of $4,000 is available for qualified external hires.

About Barron Center :

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners.

The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community.

A key part of our vision is resident-centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this, we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others; treating residents with dignity and sensitivity, and valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team to deliver high-quality services. At the Barron Center, our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care.

Job Summary :

This licensed work involves the performance of a wide variety of assigned nursing duties in an extended care facility. All work is performed under the direction of the professional nursing staff, and LPNs may supervise the work of Certified Nursing Assistants. Full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules are available.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• May attend and participate in team conferences.
• May order nursing supplies.
• Assists as needed with resident personal care.
• May function as charge nurse.
• Performs such nursing duties as taking temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; applying dressings and bandages; giving medications, enemas, hypodermics; offers bedside care to patients; assesses residents for changes in condition periodically.
• Maintains and updates residents' charts on an ongoing basis.
• Provides comfort and emotional support to residents and their family.

Required Skills & Experience :

Potential Hours / Schedule :

7am to 3 : 30pm, 3pm to 11 : 30pm, and 11pm to 7 : 30am

Applications accepted until filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits :

This is a union position, CEBA (Grade 10M), Starting salary range $30.09 - $35.93 per hour, plus any applicable shift differentials.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.

City benefits include :

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : CEBA

Job Family : HEALTH SERVICES

Posting Start : 09 / 12 / 2025

Posting End : 12 / 31 / 9999

Details : Job Description