Nurse (LPN or RN) Per Diem (PRN)

Cedar Healthcare Center; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Cross-shift opportunities

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Cedar Healthcare Center in Portsmouth, NH is seeking dependable and compassionate nurses to join our per diem/PRN team. We offer flexible scheduling, allowing you to work when it fits your personal calendar.

We hire for RN or LPN positions and provide opportunities to participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges while delivering high-quality resident care with support from an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in New Hampshire.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong leadership, communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Long-term care experience preferred, but new grads welcome!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with care plans, policies, and state/federal regulations.
• Supervise and direct daily activities of LNAs, LPNs, and assigned staff.
• Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assess resident conditions and communicate changes to physicians and families.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform treatments, including wound care, and document progress.
• Provide skilled nursing care such as IV administration, tube feedings, suctioning, and colostomy care as needed.
• Conduct rounds to ensure resident needs are met and staff performance is on track.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and updates.
• Support infection control, QAPI initiatives, and survey readiness.
• Maintain accurate documentation and appropriate supply levels.

Skills

RN license NH

LPN license NH

CPR/BLS certification

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Flexible scheduling

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Locals Caring for Locals

Cedar Healthcare Center, a senior living and rehabilitation community in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking a dependable and compassionate Nurse's to join our team. We are currently hiring for per diem / PRN positions with flexible scheduling.

Position

Nurse (RN or LPN!)

Schedule

Per diem / PRN - Flexible scheduling (work when it fits your schedule!)

Location

Portsmouth, NH

Pay Range

LPN $33 - $42 | RN $45 - $53, based on experience

What You'll Do

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with care plans, policies, and state/federal regulations
• Supervise and direct daily activities of LNAs, LPNs, and assigned staff
• Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Assess resident conditions and communicate changes to physicians and families
• Transcribe and implement physician orders
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions
• Perform treatments, including wound care, and document progress
• Provide skilled nursing care such as IV administration, tube feedings, suctioning, and colostomy care as needed
• Conduct rounds to ensure resident needs are met and staff performance is on track
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and updates
• Support infection control, QAPI initiatives, and survey readiness
• Maintain accurate documentation and appropriate supply levels

What We're Looking For

• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in New Hampshire
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• CPR/BLS certification
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Long-term care experience preferred, but new grads welcome!

Why Join Cedar Healthcare Center?

• Flexible scheduling - pick up shifts that work for you
• Opportunity to work across different shifts
• Supportive team environment
• Great option for those balancing school, family, or another job

Cedar Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.