LPN/LVN - 12-Week Contract Night Shift (Camden, ME) Long Term Care

Ref #: C-LPN-9088235

Join a 12-week contract (non-travel) assignment in Camden, ME starting ASAP. Shift schedule: Monday and Friday, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM. Local rate: $694 per 24-hour period.

Minimum qualifications:

• Active, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) state license
• BLS certification

Core responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care under RN or physician direction, including medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, and monitoring of vital signs.
• Conduct focused patient assessments (physical exams, medical history, medication review) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Accurately administer medications and treatments, maintain IV lines, and monitor for adverse reactions or complications.
• Perform wound management—cleaning, dressing, assessment for infection—and collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for lab testing.
• Document patient status, treatments, and changes in condition thoroughly and promptly.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, self-care, and preventive health measures.
• Assist with patient comfort, mobility, positioning, and pain management; uphold patient rights and advocate for appropriate care.
• Participate in emergency response and deliver basic life support as required.
• Follow strict infection control practices and safe medication/supply handling, storage, and disposal.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, CNAs, and support staff to ensure coordinated care; may supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel when assigned.
• Maintain professional development to stay current with nursing standards and facility policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

This role requires attention to detail, strong clinical judgment, and effective communication to support safe, high-quality patient care.