Job Description

Job Description

World Nurses is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LPN / LVN
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

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Charge Nurse / Medical Technician (LPN) – Long-Term Care | Contract

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve in a dual-role position as Charge Nurse and Certified Medical Technician (CMT) for a 13-week contract assignment in a long-term care/skilled nursing setting. This role is ideal for an LPN who is confident in medication administration, leadership, and hands-on resident care.

Position Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1
• Position Urgency: Normal
• Schedule: Varied Day and Evening shifts
• Holiday coverage required

Specialty:

• Nursing
• Sub-Specialty: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Role Overview:
This position splits responsibilities between Charge Nurse duties and Medical Technician (CMT) functions. The LPN is responsible for medication administration for the assigned unit while also performing essential CNA-related duties. The role reports directly to nursing leadership and follows established nursing standards and facility policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medications via oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, eye, and ear routes under RN supervision
• Maintain medication carts and ensure secure, organized storage areas
• Obtain authorization from licensed nursing staff prior to administering PRN medications
• Perform non-narcotic medication counts at the beginning and end of shifts
• Monitor medication supplies and coordinate refills with nursing staff
• Take and document vital signs, including apical pulse rates
• Accurately document medication administration on the MAR
• Report significant changes in resident condition or vital signs promptly
• Provide direct resident care consistent with CNA responsibilities as needed
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

Required Qualifications:

• Active state LPN license
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing
• Current BLS/BCLS certification
• Strong medication administration and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Additional Requirements:

• Travelers must reside at least 50 miles from the work location
• Assignment may include up to three shift cancellations during the 13-week term

This opportunity is ideal for an LPN seeking a leadership-focused contract role with diverse responsibilities and meaningful resident interaction in a long-term care setting.

Please note: Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and required certifications will be considered.\n

About World Nurses

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled

healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with

opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We

believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our

business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in

placement.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus

Job Tags

Long term contract, Work experience placement, Relief, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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