Licensed Practical Nurse

Paid: $28.00 - $28.20 per hour ($1,008‑$1,015 weekly base pay with $0 weekly stipends). Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Contract – 9‑week assignment – 12 hours per day, 3 days per week – Minimum 36 hours guaranteed – Start date: 07/01/2026 – Shift: 06:45 AM – 07:15 PM – Location: Laconia, NH. Summary Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The LPN operates within the scope of the State Nurse Practice Act, contributes to assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises unlicensed staff. Responsibilities Patient evaluation: Collect, report, and document objective and subjective data; observe conditions and report changes to RN. Care planning: Contribute to individual patient goals; assist in developing interventions; implement the plan of care; evaluate effectiveness; participate in review and revision of the plan. Direct patient care: Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; communicate pertinent data; document accurately; consult and seek guidance from RN; participate in utilization management or interdisciplinary care management meetings to facilitate discharge planning, communicating recommendations to physician, patient, and family; prepare patient/family for discharge including education. Supervise unlicensed staff: Assign duties per Act and policy; communicate patient information; monitor and evaluate duties; ensure tasks follow policies; use Point Click Care (PCC); perform drug counts; assist physician rounds; participate in shift‑to‑shift communication; collaborate with other departments; foster respectful, team‑oriented environment; attend mandated in‑service programs; assist orientation of new staff; promote safety culture; maintain confidentiality and PHI; stay beyond scheduled shift if needed; perform other duties as requested. Compliance Comply with legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including those within Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA. Participate in orientation and training programs. Report concerns or non‑compliance promptly to supervisor, Compliance Liaison, or Compliance Officer via Integrity Hotline. Cooperate with monitoring, audit functions and investigations. Participate, when requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities. Educational / Vocational Requirements Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing school. Currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing. Experience preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Provide verification of TST per state law; TSTs administered at work site if required. Maintain current BLS/CPR certification (required for all SNFs, Behavioral Centers, ALFs/ILFs as required by State). Key Skills Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles; ability to recognize symptoms and manage emergencies. Knowledge of medications, dosing, and expected outcomes. Ability to coordinate, delegate, and supervise unlicensed nursing functions. Ability to create patient‑centered environment. Basic computer skills. TalentBurst is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr