Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Kingsbury. Days

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on Day One

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per

Earned time off

CEU/Training programs

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, part of the Dartmouth Health system, is seeking an LPN to provide quality nursing care, take vital signs, and assist with routine procedures and patient education. The role emphasizes safe patient flow and both clinical and administrative duties to maintain an efficient environment.

Candidates must hold NH LPN licensure, BLS certification, and be prepared to obtain LPN licensure updates as required.

Qualifications

• Current State of New Hampshire LPN nursing Licensure and BLS certification are required.
• Previous acute care, medical surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Must maintain aNH. LPN License. BLS within 3 months of hire and maintained on a bi-annual basis

Responsibilities

• The LPN provides quality nursing care, takes vital signs, performs routine procedures and testing.
• Participates in patient teaching and communicates effectively with others.
• Responsible for patient flow, and for clinical and administrative duties to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Job description

May be Eligible for up to a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides quality nursing care which includes taking vital signs, performing routine office procedures and testing, participating in patient teaching, communicating effectively with others and participating in decision-making. Responsible for patient flow, basic operational duties both clinical and administrative in nature and maintaining a safe patient care environment. Current State of New Hampshire LPN nursing Licensure and BLS certification are required. Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to relate well at all levels. LPN IV certification may be required based on department needs. Must possess the ability to quickly and efficiently prioritize patient needs with physician and/or RN direction.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program. Previous acute care, medical surgical nursing experience preferred. Must maintain aNH. LPN License. BLS within 3 months of hire and maintained on a bi-annual basis

As the largest private employer in the state of New Hampshire, Dartmouth Health provides employees of Cheshire Medical Center with an impressive array of benefits.

Did you know we offer:

• Benefits Eligible on Day One
• We offer up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.
• We have a very popular “earned time” plan.
• We have extensive CEU/Training programs.
• And more!

Close to everything and something for everyone!

• No sales or state income tax in NH
• Keene is a vibrant college town
• A half-hour drive to Vermont and Massachusetts
• An easy two-hour drive to Boston
• Only four hours to Montreal, Canada
• You can easily catch the train from Brattleboro, VT to Penn Station, NYC
• An easy drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, or the seacoast of Maine, New Hampshire, and the beaches of Massachusetts.

About Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH

Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world‑class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Pay Range: $27.81 – $43.1;
• Work Status: 7am-7:30pm;
• Employment Type: Full-time 36 hours/week;
• Job ID: 16401

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