Temp - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Claremont, NH

Details

Client Name

Sullivan County Health Care

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Nursing

Profession

LPN / LVN

Specialty

General

Job ID

31115999

Job Title

Temp - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Claremont, NH

Weekly Pay

$1760.0

Shift Details

Shift

Day - 8x5 - 08AM

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Order Details

Start Date

03 / 31 / 2025

End Date

06 / 30 / 2025

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title : Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Specialty : Long Term Care

Job Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 8-hour day shifts

Guaranteed Hours : 40 hours per week

Experience : 3+ years of recent experience required (within the past 6 months)

License : Current New Hampshire Nursing License

Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Must-Have : COVID Vaccination Series and Booster required (Exemptions not accepted)

Job Description :

• Observe each resident continuously, noting changes in mental and physical well-being, and report to the Supervisor as necessary.
• Receive Resident Status Reports from previous shifts and provide detailed updates to incoming shifts.
• Accurately receive, transcribe, and carry out physician's orders using a computerized system for medication administration records (MARs) / treatment administration records (TARs) and maintain electronic documentation.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician; order and maintain pharmaceuticals for the units.
• Supervise Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) following licensing requirements from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and assist direct-care staff with nursing care as needed.
• Conduct rounds with physicians to address residents' medical needs and facilitate communication during 60-day reviews.
• Administer oxygen, gastrostomy / jejunostomy feedings, and perform wound care as per facility guidelines.
• Perform regular duties including checking appointments, monitoring therapy appointments, updating documentation, and ensuring infection control practices.
• Manage unit cleanliness and safety, ensuring it is hazard-free.
• Follow the chain of command, reporting any issues to the Nurse Manager / Nursing Supervisor.
• Encourage and involve LNAs in observations, documentation, and reporting.
• Handle admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents, completing necessary documentation and notifications.
• Complete 24-hour reports for assigned units; maintain consistent communication with nursing leadership regarding resident issues.
• Communicate with residents' families to resolve concerns, notify of new orders, and obtain necessary consents.
• Manage incoming calls and determine appropriate responses.
• Assume responsibility for managing assigned units during shifts under the direction of Nursing Supervisors or Directors.
• Comply with State and Federal Regulations for controlled medication management, including end-of-shift counts and discrepancy reporting.
• Assist with the orientation of new nursing staff and encourage continuing education and in-service attendance.
• Evaluate staff performance according to facility policy and recommend disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday coverage, with willingness for potential holiday block work if needed.

Client Details

Address

5 Nursing Home Dr

City

Claremont

State

NH

Zip Code

03743

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