Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Infectious Disease
South Portland, Maine
Posted Aug 11 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Hours a week
- 40
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days · 5 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $27.27/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
The median for nursing in Maine is $37/hr, across 140 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Nursing/Clinical Support Req #: 89368
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.
This LPN position will support our Infectious Disease Practice located in South Portland, Maine. In addition to clinical duties, the selected candidate will enter lab data in the electronic health record; schedule vaccine follow up appointments and send Rx refill requests to providers for approval.
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This is a full-time (40 hours), benefited position. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 8 am-4:30 pm. Your weekends are free!
If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a small, collaborative team, please apply.
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care role is responsible for performing duties and responsibilities within scope of nursing practice, related to patient care in the ambulatory setting. Participates in patient and family teaching by working cooperatively with the physician/advanced practice practitioner and other members of the healthcare team.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program required. License/
Certifications
Current applicable state(s) license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
Experience
One year of LPN experience preferred.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $27.27 to $36.88 per hour.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable
- shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact samantha.gonzales@mainehealth.org
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Requirements
- Current applicable state(s) license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- Opportunities for advancement
- Loan assistance
Place
- City
- South Portland, Maine
- Rent against this pay
- 39% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $86,838/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% above the national average
- Address
- 100 Brickhill Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
$1,812 median rent against $4,680 a month at $27/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
South Portland area index 101.9, where 100 is the national average.
South Portland sits just across the Fore River from downtown Portland, offering nurses a quieter residential base with easy access to Maine's largest healthcare hub. Willard Beach and Bug Light Park provide scenic waterfront breaks between shifts, while the Maine Mall area handles everyday conveniences.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system serving approximately 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. The system includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network,…
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