Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Monday-Friday
MAINE VETERANS HOMES·Augusta, Maine
MAINE VETERANS HOMES·Augusta, Maine
This dual role involves providing professional clinical nursing care and medication administration to veterans. Additionally, the position serves as the unit's communication hub, managing administrative tasks, resident charts, and departmental coordination.
Description Maine Veterans’ Home – Caring for Those Who Served Are you an energetic, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who enjoys variety in your workday? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your clinical skills AND your organizational abilities can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Maine Veterans’ Home is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve in a dual role as LPN/Unit Secretary. This unique position offers the best of both worlds—direct resident care and essential administrative support—helping our team deliver exceptional service to the Veterans who call our Home theirs.
Why This Opportunity Is Special This role is perfect for someone who enjoys flexibility, teamwork, and meaningful work. You will alternate between clinical and clerical responsibilities based on the needs of the unit, making each day dynamic and rewarding. Your contribution will directly support resident care, team communication, and smooth daily operations.
The LPN/Unit Secretary plays a key role in supporting our nursing team. As an LPN, you’ll provide high-quality, resident-centered clinical care in accordance with Maine Veterans’ Home values and standards. As a Unit Secretary, you’ll use your organizational and communication skills to support the flow of information, maintain records, and ensure the unit runs efficiently.
This combined role ensures you are engaged in both direct care and supportive administrative functions as needed.
Current Maine Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing Collaborative work style Excellent observational skills Excellent time management skills Commitment to achieving excellence Passion for continuous improvement Ability to effectively understand and communicate verbally and in writing, in English, is required. Basic computer skills Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Market context
Nursing jobs in Maine are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for active or obtainable Maine RN licensure, and new graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of clinical training or rotations that match the posting.
