LPN/LVN - Long Term Care
Claremont, New Hampshire
Sullivan County Health Care

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

Location: Claremont, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 16
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in a rural long-term care setting, observing residents continuously for changes in mental and physical well-being.
• Administer medications, treatments, oxygen, gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings, and perform wound care including wound vac management.
• Supervise Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) and assign nursing staff resident care consistent with scope of practice.
• Accompany physicians on resident rounds and assist with 60-day reviews.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers with proper documentation.
• Maintain infection control practices and ensure unit cleanliness and safety.
• Communicate with residents’ families regarding care concerns and obtain consents as needed.
• Manage assigned unit during shift under direction of Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing.
• Follow state and federal regulations for controlled medications, including shift change counts.
• Assist with orientation, education, and evaluation of nursing staff; recommend disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Attend mandatory and assigned educational meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Active LVN/LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of current nursing 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.
• Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not required.
• Experience in rural or small facility settings is highly preferred.

Additional Requirements & Information

• Candidates must have their own transportation due to the rural location and limited public transit/housing options.
• Resume, skills checklist (within the last year), 2 supervisory references from the last 2 years, active certifications, and license must be submitted at time of application.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at initial presentation and cannot exceed 5 days; holidays are not approved.
• Dress code: Matching scrubs (top and bottoms).
• Orientation hours: 0 hours (no paid orientation).
• Timekeeping: Clock in/out at the facility; no paper timecards signed by managers.
• Cancellation policy: Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract.
• Flu vaccine: Annual seasonal flu vaccine or declination accepted; decliners must wear a mask during flu season.

Work Environment & Facility Notes

• The facility provides 24-hour nursing care for residents requiring long-term and skilled nursing care.
• Emphasis on preventive and restorative care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs.
• Collaborative care planning involving residents and their families or legal representatives to ensure a home-like environment.
• Medicaid licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Medicare approved Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Overtime & Callbacks

• Overtime pay starts after 40 hours for 36/40 hour contracts; after 48 hours for 48/60 hour contracts.
• Callback pay applies with a minimum of 2 hours per callback service.