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 (Rural area, approx. 2 hours from Boston, MA)
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 by physicians, documenting accurately using electronic systems.
• Supervise Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) according to New Hampshire Board of Nursing regulations.
• Assist with nursing care and assign resident care duties consistent with staff 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.
• Communicate with residents’ families regarding care concerns and obtain consents as necessary.
• Manage assigned unit during shift 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 good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of current experience in nursing, with at least some experience within the last 6 months.
• IV certification required (must be willing to obtain during onboarding if not already certified).
• COVID-19 vaccination required; no declinations or exemptions accepted.
• Willingness to float to other units where experienced.
• Must have own transportation due to rural location and limited public transit.
• Locals residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible.
• Previous travel nursing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in rural or small facility settings is highly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Provide a current resume.
• Submit a skills checklist completed within the last year.
• Provide two supervisory references from the last two years of employment.
• All certifications must be active at time of submission.
• Must comply with facility dress code: matching scrubs top and bottoms.
• Must adhere to facility policies regarding overtime, callback, and cancellation.

Work Environment & Notes

• 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 is encouraged.
• Facility is Medicaid licensed and Medicare approved as a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Orientation hours are unpaid.
• Timekeeping is electronic; no paper timecards will be signed by managers.
• Annual seasonal flu vaccine required or declination with mask-wearing during flu season.

Important Considerations

• This is a rural assignment with limited housing options; candidates must plan accordingly.
• Holiday time off requests are not approved; time off requests cannot exceed 5 days.
• Locals within 50 miles will not be accepted to ensure travel nurse placement.