Licensed Practical Nurse - Medication Technician
Bangor, ME
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Technician (LPN) - Evenings

Location: Bangor, Maine
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

This contract position involves split shifts working as both a Charge Nurse and a Medical Technician (LPN) in a long-term care or skilled care setting. The Medical Technician is responsible for medication administration on the assigned nursing unit, following standard nursing procedures and facility policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications via oral, rectal, topical, inhalation, eye, or ear routes under RN supervision
• Maintain medication cart and ensure storage areas are clean, neat, and locked as appropriate
• Obtain permission from licensed nurse before administering PRN medications
• Perform counts of non-narcotic medications with medication technician or licensed nurse at shift start and end
• No administration of Schedule II drugs or sliding scale drugs
• Check medication supply for each resident and coordinate reorders with nursing staff
• Take vital signs, including apical pulse rates, following correct procedures
• Report significant changes in resident condition or vital signs promptly to Charge Nurse or Supervisor
• Document medication administration on MAR per facility policy
• Work effectively with frequent interruptions and emotionally upset residents/patients and family members
• Communicate effectively with medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors
• Demonstrate passion for working with long-term care residents and skilled rehabilitation patients
• Work independently with flexibility, personal integrity, and professionalism

Requirements

• Specialty: Nursing (LPN)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years
• Certifications: BLS/BCLS required
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Facility may call off or cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week assignment
• Ability to work evenings as scheduled

This role is ideal for an experienced LPN with a passion for long-term and skilled care nursing, comfortable with medication administration and working in a dynamic environment.