LPN / LVN - General

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)Profession: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evenings Hours per Shift: 3 PM - 11 PM Experience: 3+ years current experience (must be within the last 6 months) License: Active New Hampshire License required Certifications: BLS (AHA), IV certified (must be willing to obtain during onboarding if not certified)Must-Have: - Must be willing to float where experienced - COVID Vaccination required; declinations/exemptions are not accepted - Locals residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted - Previous travel experience highly preferred - Rural/small facility experience highly preferredDescription: This assignment location is in a rural area with limited housing options and public transportation. Candidates must have their own transportation. Observe each resident on a continuing basis and remain alert to changes in their mental and physical well-being. Notify the Supervisor of pertinent observations and discuss the need to notify a physician. Receive a Resident Status Report from the off-going shift and provide a detailed report of each resident's status and events of the shift to the incoming shift. Accurately receive, transcribe, and execute physician's orders. Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and document properly via a computerized system. Order and maintain all pharmaceuticals for the units. Supervise nursing assistants in accordance with licensing requirements. Assign and measure nursing staff resident care consistent with their abilities and scope of practice. Assist direct-care staff with nursing care as necessary and time allows. Accompany the physician on resident rounds to address medical needs and facilitate communication. Administer the provision of oxygen in accordance with facility guidelines and procedures. Administer gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings in accordance with policy and procedure. Perform wound care and have knowledge of wound vacs. Perform regular duties, such as checking appointments and updating documentation. Ensure that the unit is clean and hazard-free and follow infection control practices. Report any problems to the Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor. Admit, discharge, and transfer residents, completing necessary documentation and notifications. Complete 24-hour report for assigned units and maintain consistent communication regarding resident issues or staff concerns. Communicate with residents' families to resolve concerns and notify them of new orders. Receive incoming calls and determine the appropriate response required. Assume responsibility for the management of assigned units during the shift under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing Services. Follow State and Federal Regulations regarding medication storage, usage, and documentation. Assist with the orientation of new nursing employees. Communicate with management regarding continuing education needs of the nursing staff. Evaluate assigned nursing staff members according to facility policy and procedure. Initiate or recommend disciplinary action as necessary.