LPN/LVN – 15-Week Contract in Camden, ME | Long-Term Care, Competitive Local Pay

Ref #: C-LPN-9053232

Type: Contract (Non-Travel), 15 weeks
Location: Camden, ME
Start: ASAP
Schedule: 06:45 AM–07:15 PM
Rate: Local $1,098 / 36 hours

Minimum qualifications:

• Active, valid LPN license for the State of Maine
• BLS certification

Core responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care under RN/physician direction (medication administration, wound care, vital signs).
• Perform focused patient assessments (physical exam, history, medication review) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and per protocol.
• Assess, clean, dress, and monitor wounds and surgical sites for complications or infection.
• Obtain and document vital signs and changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records, including treatments and medication administration.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, self-care, and preventive measures.
• Initiate and monitor IV therapy and IV medications as permitted by facility policy.
• Provide urinary catheter care (insertion if within scope, maintenance, monitoring).
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for lab testing.
• Assist with patient comfort, mobility, positioning, and pain management.
• Respond to emergencies following facility protocols and provide basic life support as needed.
• Follow infection control practices and proper use of PPE.
• Handle, store, and dispose of medications and supplies safely and in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care.
• Supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel when assigned.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Working conditions: Clinical setting with direct patient contact; must comply with facility policies and continuing education requirements.