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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE On-Call at Barron Center
About Barron Center
Come do good work with us
The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions: Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. The City of Portland operates the Barron Center to provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to individuals in need. The Barron Center is a mission-driven facility with over 200 years of history in our community.
A key part of our vision is resident-centered care, placing residents and families first. In order to do this, we conduct ourselves in a fair, trustworthy manner and uphold professional and ethical standards. We act with empathy, understanding, and attentiveness toward all others, treating residents with dignity and sensitivity and valuing their diversity. As leaders in healthcare, we rise above the ordinary through the efforts of our team to deliver high-quality services. At the Barron Center, our mission is to achieve the highest possible performance outcomes in all aspects of resident care.
Job Summary
This licensed work involves the performance of a wide variety of assigned nursing duties in an extended care facility. All work is performed under the direction of the professional nursing staff, and LPNs may supervise the work of Certified Nursing Assistants.
Duties & Responsibilities
• May attend and participate in team conferences. • May order nursing supplies. • Assists as needed with resident personal care. • May function as charge nurse. • Performs such nursing duties as taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, applying dressings and bandages, giving medications, enemas, hypodermics, and offers bedside care to patients. • Assesses residents for changes in condition periodically. • Maintains and updates residents charts on an ongoing basis. • Provides comfort and emotional support to residents and their family.
Required Skills & Experience
Considerable experience as a trained practical nurse Graduation from a practical school of nursing recognized by the Maine State Board of Nurses Examiners or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess current State of Maine registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Working knowledge of nursing theory and practice with ability to apply appropriate nursing techniques. Working knowledge of the departments practices and procedures. Up-to-date knowledge of medication administration. Ability to work as a health team member and to follow instructions and supervision. Ability to exercise tact, initiative, and good judgment in dealing with people. Ability to keep records and charts and to make reports and observations.
Special Requirements
Up-to-date immunization records are required for all Barron Center staff. An annual flu vaccine is required. A pre-placement physical is required.
Applications accepted through February 20, 2026.
All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary
This is an on-call position with a starting hourly rate of $35/hour. Additional stipends may be available based on night and weekend shifts worked.
Potential schedule
Available shifts may fall between 7am to 3:30pm, 3pm to 11:30pm, and 11pm to 7:30am.
Weekday 2nd shift differential of $2.00 per hour. Weekday 3rd shift differential of $3.00 per hour. Weekend day shift differential of $2.00 per hour. Weekend 2nd shift differential of $3.00 per hour. Weekend 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs.portland.maine.gov or call 207-874-8624.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hr.info.portland.maine.gov.
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Group: ON CALL Job Family: HEALTH SERVICES Posting Start: 02/06/2026 Posting End: 02/20/2026