Find LPN Jobs in South Portland

LPNs provide basic nursing care and treatment to patients under the supervision and guidance of nursing supervisors or physicians. With Nursa practical nurses can work in a variety of settings, including nursing and residential care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, physicians’ offices, and more.

LPN Responsibilities:

Although no two jobs are identical, the following are typical duties of LPNs across work settings:

• Interview patients and record their medical histories
• Monitor patients’ health by checking their vital signs, including pulse rate, blood pressure, and body temperature
• Provide basic patient care and comfort, including changing bandages and helping with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating
• Observe, record, and report changes in a patient’s condition to registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), or physicians
• Document patient care and maintain health records
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform or assist in clinical tests, such as phlebotomy duties and urinalysis
• Maintain safety standards and infection control procedures

LPN Qualifications:

The following are qualifications required of LPNs working with Nursa and fundamental skills in the nursing profession:

• Current and valid practical nurse license
• Ability to work both without immediate supervision and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate and reliable care
• Good time management, organization, and problem-solving skills

LPN Benefits:

Licensed practical nurses who find jobs with Nursa enjoy all of the following advantages:

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate a variety of preferences and lifestyles
• Competitive hourly rates
• Fast and straightforward payments
• User-friendly platform and downloadable app for easy job booking 
• Access to a wide range of per diem jobs and other short-term assignments