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LPN Charge Nurse – Nights, 11PM-7AM

MAINE Veterans HOMES

Augusta, Maine

Posted Aug 31

Shift
8-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
Memory Care

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour nights · 36 hours
Weekends
Every other weekend
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Charge shifts
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
LPN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$29/hr
nursing in Maine$37/hr

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

Make a Difference Every Night

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as a Charge Nurse on the overnight shift on Freedom Bay, our Memory Care Village. In this role, you’ll provide clinical leadership and support to our nursing team while helping ensure our residents receive safe, compassionate, and person-centered care throughout the night.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overseeing the clinical care and daily nursing operations of the assigned care area during the overnight shift. Working on our Memory Care Village, this position plays an important role in supporting residents with dementia and other cognitive needs while providing leadership, guidance, and support to CNAs and other nursing staff.

Read the full posting

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serves as a clinical resource, responds to changes in resident condition, coordinates care, and promotes a safe, respectful, and consistent environment for residents and staff. This position works independently during the overnight hours while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with care plans, policies, and best practices Provide compassionate, person-centered care to residents living with dementia and other cognitive impairments Supervise, support, and provide direction to CNAs and other nursing staff on the overnight shift Coordinate and delegate assignments to ensure appropriate staffing and workload distribution Monitor resident conditions and respond promptly and appropriately to changes in status Administer medications and treatments within the scope of licensure and organizational policy Communicate effectively with providers, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care and services provided Promote a calm, safe, and supportive environment for residents throughout the overnight hours Follow appropriate approaches for residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, behavioral changes, or other dementia-related needs Assist with admissions, discharges, and care transitions as needed Address concerns, incidents, and emergencies in a timely and professional manner Support compliance with state and federal regulations and organizational policies Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment

Requirements

Current, active LPN license in the State of Maine Graduate of an accredited nursing program Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers, residents, families, and supervisors Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Proficiency in spoken and written English Basic computer skills Experience working with individuals with dementia or in a memory care setting is preferred

Schedule

11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 32 hours in Week 1 / 40 hours in Week 2 Every other weekend required Home base: Freedom Bay Memory Care Village

What We Offer

  • On-demand access to your earned pay before payday
  • Competitive Pay — Based on Experience and Shift
  • MainePERS Pension Plan — for your long-term security
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Environment
  • Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Sourced from MAINE Veterans HOMES’ careers page.

Requirements

  • Current, active LPN license in the State of Maine
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers, residents, families, and supervisors
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Basic computer skills
  • Experience working with individuals with dementia or in a memory care setting is preferred
  • Schedule
  • 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • 32 hours in Week 1 / 40 hours in Week 2
  • Every other weekend required
  • Home base: Freedom Bay Memory Care Village
  • What We Offer
  • On-demand access to your earned pay before payday
  • Competitive Pay — Based on Experience and Shift
  • MainePERS Pension Plan — for your long-term security
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Supportive, Mission-Driven Team Environment
  • Growth & Advancement Opportunities
  • Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Pension plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement

Place

City
Augusta, Maine
Rent against this pay
20% of monthly gross
This role$919/mo rent
Monthly gross$4,524/mo

$919 median rent against $4,524 a month at $29/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.

Local household income
$47,979/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
3% below the national average

Maine index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.

Augusta, Maine's compact capital, sits along the Kennebec River and offers a quiet, small-city pace ideal for nurses seeking a slower lifestyle. With nearby access to lakes, trails, and coastal destinations, it balances rural charm with state-government stability and regional healthcare networks.

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