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First Atlantic Health Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Machias, Maine
NEW INCREASED RATES! (Wages increase with experience)
$10,000 Sign on bonus for eligible employees
Wages start at $28.50
About Us
Marshall Healthcare Facility is a 64 bed skilled and long term care facility located in the beautiful coastal town of Machias, Maine. Our employees are among the most loyal and dedicated, some having worked here over 25 years. In addition to the attention provided by our highly trained and skilled staff, our residents have complete access to restorative nursing and therapy services on an as needed basis. Through professional care planning and engaging activities, the aim is to help individuals live as independently as possible, with dignity and respect. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Marshall Health Care follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care
Marshall is Music & Memory certified and is a 5-STAR facility.
Opportunities available for all levels of experience, including new Licensed Practical Nurse grads!
LPN Job Summary
LPNs 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 gurneys
Requirements:
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Currently licensed as an LPN in Maine.
As a member of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:
A unique competitive compensation structure
Flexible shifts to support work/life balance
Comprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Robust shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 per hour
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer contribution
Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth
As part of a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents, we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a career with us.
For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare 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.