Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

tms; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend (non-taxed)

Meals & incidental allowances

Job summary

tms is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to deliver direct patient care under RN/physician supervision. Roles include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, wound care, and assisting with ADLs in various settings.

We offer competitive offers that include non-taxed stipends for Housing, as well as Meals & Incidentals, and emphasize patient safety, education, and compassionate care in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current BLS certification
• Clear background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Administer prescribed medications via oral, topical, and injection routes
• Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, and catheter care
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, eating, mobility)
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician
• Conduct routine health assessments and screenings
• Monitor patient responses to treatments and medications
• Recognize and report signs of complications or adverse reactions
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and observations
• Assist with diagnostic procedures and tests
• Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders
• Verify patient identity and medication accuracy using safety protocols
• Monitor patients for medication side effects and therapeutic responses
• Maintain medication records and inventory
• Educate patients about medication purposes and side effects
• Provide basic health education to patients and families
• Teach patients about disease management and self-care techniques
• Offer emotional support and comfort to patients and families
• Assist with discharge planning and follow-up care instructions
• Promote patient safety and infection control practices
• Maintain detailed patient records and care plans
• Document all nursing interventions and patient responses
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members
• Participate in shift reports and team meetings
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies
• Operate and maintain basic medical equipment
• Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning of equipment
• Monitor and order supplies as needed
• Maintain clean and organized work environment

Job description

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also known as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in some states, is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. LPNs play a crucial role in patient care by monitoring patient health, administering medications, and providing comfort and support to patients and families.

Primary Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurses deliver direct patient care in various healthcare settings, focusing on basic nursing functions such as medication administration, vital sign monitoring, wound care, and patient education. They work as part of a healthcare team to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and effective care. We are looking for talented healthcare professionals to serve our clients - we provide competitive offers that include non-taxed stipends for Housing, as well as Meals & Incidentals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and record patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)

Administer prescribed medications via oral, topical, and injection routes

Perform basic wound care, dressing changes, and catheter care

Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, eating, mobility)

Collect specimens for laboratory testing

Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician

Patient Monitoring and Assessment

Conduct routine health assessments and screenings

Monitor patient responses to treatments and medications

Recognize and report signs of complications or adverse reactions

Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and observations

Assist with diagnostic procedures and tests

Medication Administration

Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders

Verify patient identity and medication accuracy using safety protocols

Monitor patients for medication side effects and therapeutic responses

Maintain medication records and inventory

Educate patients about medication purposes and side effects

Patient Education and Support

Provide basic health education to patients and families

Teach patients about disease management and self-care techniques

Offer emotional support and comfort to patients and families

Assist with discharge planning and follow-up care instructions

Promote patient safety and infection control practices

Documentation and Communication

Maintain detailed patient records and care plans

Document all nursing interventions and patient responses

Communicate effectively with healthcare team members

Participate in shift reports and team meetings

Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies

Equipment and Supply Management

Operate and maintain basic medical equipment

Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning of equipment

Monitor and order supplies as needed

Maintain clean and organized work environment

Education and Licensing Requirements

Required Qualifications

Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Current BLS certification

Clear background check and drug screening