Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care
Claremont, New Hampshire
Sullivan County Health Care

Job Opportunity: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care (Nights)

Location: Claremont, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide continuous observation of residents, monitoring mental and physical well-being, and report significant changes to supervisors and physicians.
• Receive and transcribe physician orders accurately; administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Maintain pharmaceutical supplies for the unit.
• Supervise Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) according to New Hampshire Board of Nursing regulations.
• Assign and oversee nursing staff resident care consistent with their abilities and scope of practice.
• Assist direct-care staff with nursing care as needed.
• Accompany physicians on resident rounds to address medical needs and facilitate communication during reviews.
• Administer oxygen therapy and gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings per facility policies.
• Perform wound care, including knowledge of wound vacs.
• Manage daily unit duties such as checking therapy appointments, activity boards, ambulation lists, weights, blood pressures, and nutritional documentation.
• Monitor LNA documentation and infection control practices; ensure unit cleanliness and safety.
• Admit, discharge, and transfer residents with proper documentation.
• Complete 24-hour reports, review new orders, and maintain communication with nursing leadership regarding resident and staff issues.
• Communicate with residents’ families to resolve concerns and obtain necessary consents.
• Manage assigned unit(s) during shifts under direction of Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing Services.
• Follow state and federal regulations for controlled medication storage, usage, and documentation.
• Assist with orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff; evaluate staff performance and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in New Hampshire
• Minimum 3 years of Long Term Care experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV therapy skills; IV certified or willing to obtain certification during onboarding

Additional Information

• Dress code: Scrubs (matching top and bottoms).
• Overtime and callback pay policies apply (details not included here).
• Orientation hours: 0 hours.
• Cancellation policy: Up to 3 shifts may be canceled per 13-week contract.
• Flu vaccine: Annual seasonal flu vaccine required or declination with mask-wearing during flu season.
• Timecard process: Clock in/out at the facility; no paper timecards signed by managers.

Work Environment

• Facility provides 24-hour nursing care in a long-term care setting.
• Emphasis on preventive and restorative care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Collaborative care planning involving residents and families to ensure a comfortable, home-like environment.

Note: This position is located approximately 2 hours from Boston, MA, in a rural area with limited housing and transportation options. Candidates must plan accordingly.