LPN Medication Technician - Long-Term Care
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 role involves splitting shifts as a Charge Nurse and a Medical Technician (LPN) responsible for medication administration on a long-term care or skilled care nursing unit. The Medical Technician (LPN) administers medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, 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 secured as appropriate
• Obtain permission from licensed nurse before administering PRN medications
• Perform counts of non-narcotic countable medications with medication technician or licensed nurse at shift start and end
• Do not administer Schedule II drugs or sliding scale drugs
• Check medication supplies 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 Medication Administration Record (MAR) per 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
• Provide excellent care to long-term care residents and skilled rehabilitation patients
• Work independently with flexibility, integrity, and professionalism

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required
• BLS/BCLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience preferred

Additional Information

• Traveler must reside 50+ miles from the facility
• Facility may cancel or call off up to three shifts during the 13-week assignment
• Ability to work evenings as scheduled

This position is ideal for LPNs passionate about long-term and skilled care nursing who are comfortable managing medication administration and patient care in a dynamic environment.