Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

NEW INREASED RATES!Wages start at $28.00 per hour and increases with experience$3,000 Sign on bonus!!!About UsDexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.Opportunities available for all levels of experience,including new Licensed Practical Nurse grads!LPN Job SummaryLPNs work under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and record all resident interactions to develop thorough documentation about their care. They help prepare residents for procedures and assist with routine recovery care after initial treatment. LPNs usually work with several residents at once and administer care according to a schedule, upholding medical routines and procedures.Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to: Monitor resident's vitals and record them in their file Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each resident, including bathing, feeding and dressing Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication Update resident records in a confidential manner Evaluate the resident's wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff Explain treatments and procedures to resident and families Change dressings and bandages, ensuring residents are healing properly Move residents from wheelchairs, beds and gurneysRequirements:Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)Currently licensed as an LPN in MaineAs a member of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:A unique competitive compensation structureFlexible shifts to support worklife balanceComprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disabilityRobust shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 per hourRelocation AssistancePaid Time Off401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer contributionTuition Reimbursement to support career growthAs part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing careand support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for theability to grow and build a career with us.For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care andimprovement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effectivehealthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in therebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, longterm care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate FirstAtlantic's commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modernhealthcare that centers on the patient experience.At First Atlantic Healthcare we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse residents we care for, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.

Created: 2025-02-28