LVN/LPN - Long Term Care (LTC) (Nights)

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates is seeking a proactive Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee daily unit operations and deliver high-quality patient care in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes medication administration, wound care, enteral feeding, supervisory duties for LNAs/CNAs, physician order transcription, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a safe, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of recent LPN nursing experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Active State LPN License or Compact LPN equivalent.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association.
• IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start).
• Willingness to float across clinical units as needed. Travel experience or rural/small facility care background is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care & Clinical Monitoring: Observe residents, provide shift hand-off reports, and notify supervisors/physicians of changes.
• Medication & Treatment Administration: Safely administer medications/treatments; manage wound care and enteral feedings.
• Unit Leadership & Staff Supervision: Lead LNAs/CNAs and ensure infection control and cleanliness.
• Physician Orders & Rounds: Transcribe orders and accompany physicians on rounds for updates.
• Admissions & Family Communication: Document admissions/discharges/transfers and communicate with families.
• Controlled Substances & Compliance: Maintain compliance with regulations for handling and counting controlled substances.

Skills

LPN experience

Supervising CNAs/LNAs

Regulatory compliance

Wound care

Enteral feeding

Education

Active State LPN License or Compact LPN

Tools

Electronic MARs/TARs

Job description

Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee daily unit clinical operations and deliver direct, high-quality patient care in a long-term care / skilled nursing facility setting. Working under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing, you will manage medication administration, complete treatments, supervise nursing assistants (LNAs/CNAs), carry out physician orders, and ensure a safe, regulatory-compliant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care & Clinical Monitoring: Observe resident health status, receive and give comprehensive shift hand-off reports, and immediately notify supervisors and physicians of significant physical or mental changes.


• Medication & Treatment Administration: Safely administer medications and treatments using electronic MARs/TARs. Perform complex wound care (including wound vacs), administer oxygen therapy, and oversee G-tube/J-tube enteral feedings.


• Unit Leadership & Staff Supervision: Direct and delegate care to direct-care nursing assistants (LNAs/CNAs), ensuring adherence to scope of practice, infection control protocols, and unit cleanliness standards.


• Physician Orders & Rounds: Accurately transcribe and carry out physician orders. Accompany physicians on resident rounds to facilitate medical updates and 60-day care plan reviews.


• Admissions & Family Communication: Complete clinical documentation for admissions, discharges, and transfers. Communicate directly with family members regarding resident updates, care plans, and treatment consents.


• Controlled Substances & Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with state and federal regulations regarding the handling, storage, and change-of-shift counting of controlled substances.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of recent LPN nursing experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting [Required].


• Licensure: Active State LPN License or active Compact LPN equivalent [Required].


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
  
  
  • IV Therapy Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start) [Required].
  
  
  
  


• Flexibility & Preferred Background: Willingness to float across clinical units as needed [Required]. Prior travel assignment experience and background in rural/small facility care [Highly Preferred].