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

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care (Days)

Location: Claremont, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide continuous observation of residents, noting changes in mental and physical well-being and communicating with supervisors and physicians as needed.
• Receive and give detailed shift reports on resident status and events.
• Accurately transcribe and carry out physician’s orders, including medication administration and treatments, with proper electronic documentation.
• Supervise Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) according to New Hampshire Board of Nursing requirements.
• Assign and oversee nursing staff resident care consistent with their abilities and scope of practice.
• Assist direct-care staff with nursing care as time allows.
• Accompany physicians on resident rounds to address medical needs and facilitate communication during 60-day reviews.
• Administer oxygen, gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings, and perform wound care including knowledge of wound vacs.
• Monitor unit activities such as therapy appointments, ambulation lists, vital signs, and nutritional documentation.
• Oversee infection control practices and maintain a clean, hazard-free unit environment.
• Admit, discharge, and transfer residents with appropriate documentation and notifications.
• Complete 24-hour reports, check new orders, and maintain communication with Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor regarding resident and staff issues.
• Communicate with residents’ families to resolve concerns, notify of new orders, and obtain consent when necessary.
• Manage assigned unit(s) during shift under direction of Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing Services.
• Follow state and federal regulations for controlled medication storage, usage, and documentation, including shift change counts.
• Assist with orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff; evaluate staff performance and recommend disciplinary action as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of current LVN/LPN experience within the last 6 months.
• IV certification required; must be willing to obtain during onboarding if not already certified.
• Must be willing to float to other units where experienced.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; no declinations or exemptions accepted. Proof of vaccination must be provided.
• Locals residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this assignment.
• Previous travel experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in rural or small facility settings is highly preferred.

Additional Information

• Candidates must have their own transportation due to the rural location with limited housing and no public transportation.
• Dress code: Matching scrubs (top and bottoms).
• Orientation hours: 0 hours (no paid orientation).
• Overtime and callback pay policies apply (details withheld).
• Cancellation policy allows up to 3 shift cancellations per 13-week contract.
• Annual seasonal flu vaccine required or declination with mask-wearing during flu season.
• Timecard process requires clocking in/out at the facility; no paper timecards signed by managers.

Facility & Care Setting

• The facility provides 24-hour nursing care for residents needing intermediate or skilled nursing care.
• Emphasis on preventive and restorative care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Care plans are developed collaboratively with residents and their families or legal representatives to ensure a comfortable, home-like environment.
• Medicaid licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Medicare approved Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a rural long-term care setting with a focus on comprehensive resident care and staff supervision.