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 Summary

• Provide ongoing observation of residents’ mental and physical well-being and communicate changes to supervisors and physicians.
• 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 scope of practice.
• Assist direct-care staff with nursing care as needed.
• 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 unit environment.
• Admit, discharge, and transfer residents with appropriate documentation.
• Complete 24-hour reports, review new orders, and maintain communication with Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
• 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 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 necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in New Hampshire
• LPN / LVN (3 years of experience)
• LPN / LVN experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Long Term Care experience

Additional Information

• Dress code: Matching scrubs (top and bottoms).
• Overtime and callback pay policies apply (details not included here).
• 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; clock in/out at the facility, no paper timecards signed by managers.
• Resume, skills checklist (within last year), 2 supervisory references from last 2 years, active certifications, and license must be submitted at time of application.

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 of residents.
• Collaborative care planning involving residents and their families or legal representatives to ensure a home-like environment.
• Medicaid licensed Intermediate Care Facility and Medicare approved Skilled Nursing Facility.

Important Notes

• This assignment is located approximately 2 hours from Boston, MA, in a very rural area.
• Candidates must be prepared for limited housing options and transportation challenges.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not strictly required.
• Must be able to work independently and manage unit responsibilities during shifts.