LPN Charge Nurse – Nights, 11PM-7AM
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
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.
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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
- Local household income
- $47,979/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
$919 median rent against $4,524 a month at $29/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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