LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Virtuality Services; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time, part-time, or on-demand positions in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This role will encompass responsibilities such as medication administration, assisting residents during transfers, and documenting care services. Ideal candidates will possess an accredited nursing degree, hold a valid New Hampshire LPN license, and have experience in healthcare settings. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential for success in this team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in healthcare settings.
• BLS and current New Hampshire LPN license required.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharging of residents.
• Document resident care services in medical records.
• Educate residents and families about treatment.
• Adhere to infection control and facility policies.
• Consult with the physician regarding care plans.
• Maintain residents' confidentiality and privacy.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to standards.
• Assist with solving residents' problems.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Positive attitude

Team player

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Job description

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-time / Part-time / as needed). This position provides nursing services to long-term and short-term care facilities.

In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following responsibilities:

• Medication administration and treatments.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharging of residents
• Document resident care services by charting in resident medical record and department records.
• Educate residents regarding treatment, rehabilitation, change of status, etc. as well as family members.
• Adhering to infection control policies and procedures as well as all other facility policies and procedures.
• Consult with residents physician regarding residents plan of care as well as notifying them of any changes.
• Maintain residents confidentiality and privacy.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to DOH standards of practice and facility standards of care.
• Assist with solving residents problems by working with the interdisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Certifications:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program
• Must have 1-2 years experience in healthcare settings
• BLS and Current New Hampshire LPN license
• Experience in long term care preferred
• Excellent communicator, positive attitude, and team player