LPN / LVN – Surgical Services (Peri-Anesthesia)

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

Full-time | Evenings | 8-Hour Shifts

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct and indirect patient care in Surgical Services with a focus on Peri-Anesthesia (Pre-Op / PACU support). Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), this role supports preoperative and postoperative patient care, ensuring patient safety, rapid recovery, and quality outcomes.

• Provide pre-op and post-anesthesia patient care in a surgical setting
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, and recovery from anesthesia
• Assist with medication administration, IV therapy, and blood draws
• Support patient preparation for surgery and post-op recovery
• Collaborate with RNs, anesthesiology, surgeons, and perioperative teams
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and surgical protocols
• Document care in EMR/EHR systems
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.     High School Diploma or equivalent required.

2.     Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.

3.     IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.

4.     Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

5.     Work experience in health care preferred.

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Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

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