LPN – Long Term Care
Bangor, Maine
Bangor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Technician (LPN) - Days

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

Position Summary

This contract position involves splitting shifts as 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 medication 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 medication
• Perform counts of non-narcotic countable medications with medication technician or licensed nurse at beginning and end of shift
• Administer no 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 flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work independently

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
• Position requires passion for working with long-term care residents and skilled rehabilitation patients

This role is ideal for an experienced LPN who enjoys working in long-term care settings and is comfortable managing medication administration and patient care independently.