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

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care (Evenings)

Location: Claremont, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Evenings
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.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, documenting accurately using electronic systems.
• Supervise Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) according to New Hampshire Board of Nursing regulations.
• Assist and assign nursing staff resident care consistent with their abilities and scope of practice.
• Accompany physicians on resident rounds and facilitate communication during 60-day reviews.
• Administer oxygen therapy and gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings per facility policies.
• 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 environment.
• 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 address concerns and obtain necessary consents.
• Manage assigned unit(s) during shifts under direction of Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing.
• Follow state and federal regulations for controlled medication storage, usage, and documentation.
• Assist with orientation, education, and evaluation of nursing staff; recommend disciplinary actions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New Hampshire.
• Minimum of 3 years of current experience within the last 6 months.
• IV certification required (must be willing to obtain during onboarding if not already certified).
• Willingness to float to other units where experienced.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; no declinations or exemptions accepted. Proof of vaccination must be provided.
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates within 50 miles will not be accepted.
• Previous travel experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in rural or small facility settings is highly preferred.

Additional Information

• Candidates must have their own transportation due to the rural location and limited public transit and housing options.
• Dress code: Matching scrubs (top and bottoms).
• Overtime and callback pay policies apply (details available upon request).
• Orientation hours are not billable.
• 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.
• Timekeeping is electronic; travelers clock in/out at the facility, and timecards are uploaded digitally.

Facility Setting

• Provides 24-hour nursing care in a Medicaid-licensed Intermediate Care Facility and Medicare-approved Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Focus on preventive and restorative care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs of residents.
• Emphasizes resident rights, confidentiality, safety, and quality of life.
• Encourages collaboration with residents and families in care planning to create a home-like environment.