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Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Central Maine Medical Center is a community hospital.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 21 · Applications close Sep 21, 2027

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Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights
License
LPN or LVN licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Certification
IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.After hire · within 90 days
Certification
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Preferred

Experience
Work experience in health care preferred.

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$5,000

The workplace

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Central Maine Medical Center
Community Hospital

Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) is a community hospital located in Lewiston, Maine, and serves as the flagship facility of Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 people across central, western, and midcoastal Maine. The…

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Bonus Amount 5000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview LPN / LVN – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg / MST) Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME Full-time | Nights | 7p–7a | 12-Hour Shifts The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg / MST) unit. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role supports patient safety, care coordination, and quality outcomes while enhancing the overall patient experience. Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations.

The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities Provide bedside patient care in a Med-Surg environment Monitor vital signs, patient status, and clinical changes Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws Support care plans and patient throughput Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams Ensure patient safety, infection control, and compliance Document care in EMR/EHR systems Communicate changes in patient condition promptly Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
  • IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Work experience in health care preferred.

#LI-TA1 #LI-TA1 #LI-TA1 Pay Transparency Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $27.00 to $30.75. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.

Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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What's around it?

In LEWISTON, ME

LEWISTON, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$986/mo
Household income
$55,393/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See LEWISTON, ME

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