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

Bestica•Claremont, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary assignment for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Long Term Care (LTC) for day shifts. The facility is located in a rural area, approximately 2 hours from Boston, MA. Candidates must have their own transportation as public transportation is limited. The role involves observing residents, administering medications and treatments, documenting care, ordering pharmaceuticals, supervising LNAs, and ensuring the unit is clean and hazard-free. The nurse will also communicate with residents' families, manage the assigned unit during their shift, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

3+ years current experience (must be within the last 6 months)
Must be willing to float where experienced
IV certified (must be willing to obtain during onboarding if not certified)
All RTO must be on initial presentation for approval and cannot exceed 5 days (Holidays NOT approved)
Covid Vaccination Required - Declinations/Exemptions are not accepted
Locals residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted
Resume
Skills checklist (within the last year)
2 supervisory references from last 2 years of employment
Certifications (must be active at time of submission)
License (must be active at time of submission)
BLS (AHA)
New Hampshire license must be active and in-hand at time of submission

Nice To Haves

Previous travel experience
Rural/small facility experience

Responsibilities

Observe each resident on a continuing basis, alert to changes in mental and physical well-being, and notify the Supervisor of pertinent observations.
Receive Resident Status Report from off-going shift and give on-coming shift a detailed report of each resident’s status and events of the shift.
Accurately receive, transcribe, and carry out physician’s orders.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and make proper documentation via a computerized system of MARs/TARs and electronic documentation.
Order and maintain all pharmaceuticals for the units.
Supervise LNAs in accordance with licensing requirements under the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
Assign and measure nursing staff resident care consistent with abilities, job description and scope of practice and supervise the care given.
Assist direct-care staff with nursing care as necessary and as time allows.
Accompany physician on resident rounds, on their assigned unit(s), to address residents’ medical needs and to facilitate communication during 60-day review.
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 on the unit such as checking appointments for the day, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy appointments, activity board, reminding staff of ambulation list, weights, blood pressures, and to document nutritional charts.
Monitor LNA documentation and update LNA clipboard.
Oversight of infection control practices on the unit.
Ensure that the unit is clean and hazard-free.
Following the chain of command, report any problems to the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
Encourage LNA observations and include them when documenting and reporting.
Admit, discharge and transfer residents, completing documentation and notifications as necessary.
Complete 24-hour report for his/her assigned unit(s).
Check new orders.
Complete list of residents on antibiotics, precautions, etc.
Maintain consistent communication with the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor regarding resident issues or concerns with staff, differentiating between acute and non-emergency problems.
Attend all mandatory staff/educational meetings and non-mandatory meetings as assigned.
Communicate with residents’ families to resolve resident concerns and problems, to notify family members of new orders, and to obtain consent when necessary.
Receive incoming calls and determine appropriate response required.
Assume responsibility for the management of assigned unit(s) during his/her shift under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor (NS) or Director of Nursing Services (DON).
Follow State and Federal Regulations regarding the storage, usage and documentation of controlled medications including counting at the change of shift; notifies appropriate Supervisor if discrepancies are present.
Assist with the orientation of new nursing employees on their assigned unit(s).
Communicate with DON, Nurse Manager or SDC regarding continuing education needs of the nursing staff and assist in the delivery of staff education and training as needed.
Encourage and assign staff to attend in service education meetings.
Evaluate assigned nursing staff members according to facility policy and procedure.
Initiate or effectively recommend disciplinary action as necessary.