Communication Skills, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Gastrostomy, Jejunostomy, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensing, Long-Term Care, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Management, People Management, Performance Reviews, Public Housing, Public Transport, Regulations, Status Reports, Wound Care
Job Title: Temp - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care (LTC)
Start Date: 06/16/2026
Job Description:
This assignment location is 2 hours from Boston, MA! Please note, candidates MUST have their own transportation as this facility is located in a very rural area with limited housing options and public transportation. Please ensure your traveler is aware and is looking into options at the time of submission.
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Observe each resident on a continuing basis, alert to changes in mental and physical well-being; notify the Supervisor of pertinent observations and discuss the need to notify the physician; receive Resident Status Reports from off-going shift and give detailed reports to the incoming shift of each resident's status and events.
Accurately receive, transcribe, and carry out physicians orders.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and properly document 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, supervise the care given, and assist direct-care staff with nursing care as necessary.
Accompany the physician on resident rounds, address residents' medical needs, and facilitate communication during 60-day reviews.
Administer oxygen in accordance with facility guidelines and procedures. Perform gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings, wound care, and have knowledge of wound vacs.
Perform routine duties such as checking appointments, therapy schedules, activity boards, and documenting nutritional charts. Monitor LNA documentation and infection control practices, ensuring the unit is clean and hazard-free.
Admit, discharge, and transfer residents, completing documentation and notifications as necessary.
Complete 24-hour reports, check new orders, and communicate resident issues or concerns with staff and management.
Communicate with residents' families to resolve concerns, notify family members of orders, and obtain consent when necessary.
Handle incoming calls appropriately.
Manage assigned units during shifts under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor.
Follow regulations regarding storage, usage, and documentation of controlled medications, including shift change counts. Report discrepancies.
Assist with orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff, evaluate staff performance, and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
Hourly Pay Rate: $40.87
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