Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care (LTC)

HealthForce Healthcare; Illinois; Presencial; USD 88.000 - 109.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly direct deposit

Clinical and recruiter support

Descripción de la vacante

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in Bennington, VT. You will provide person-centered chronic disease management and direct nursing care in a skilled nursing facility, with evening or overnight shifts and strong teamwork with RNs, CNAs, and therapists.

Eligible candidates hold VT LPN licensure (or compact eligible), at least 1 year in SNF/LTC, and basic life support certification.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Active Vermont LPN license or eligible for immediate VT practice via Compact/NURSYS.
• Minimum 1+ year SNF/LTC/sub-acute rehab nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR certification and pharmacology/medication administration assessments completed.
• Flexibility for evening and/or overnight shifts, including weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Medication administration and treatments per physician orders.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to RNs and families.
• Collaborate with CNAs, therapists, and social services on care plans.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation in real time.
• Oversee floor flow and handover reporting during evening/overnight shifts.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Travel nursing

Clinical nursing

Educación

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Descripción del empleo

Location: Bennington, VT

Pay: $2,166.40 / week

Job Type: Full-Time, Travel / Contract

Shifts Available: Evening and/or Overnights

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract assignment in Bennington, VT. In this role, you will deliver person-centered chronic disease management, routine assessments, and direct nursing care to residents within a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. If you excel in clinical execution, maintain open communication with families, and thrive working collaborative evening or overnight shifts, we want to hear from you.

Weekly Compensation & Benefits

• Gross Pay: $2,166.40 / week (inclusive of stipend/stipend allowances where applicable)
• Weekly direct deposit
• Dedicated clinical and recruiter support throughout your assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Administration & Treatments: Safely administer prescribed oral, subcutaneous, and topical medications; complete routine skin assessments and dressing/wound care changes per physician orders
• Resident Assessment & Monitoring: Monitor baseline vital signs, observe mental and physical status changes, and report acute changes promptly to supervising RNs, attending physicians, and families
• Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate closely with CNAs, physical/occupational therapists, and social services to uphold individualized care plans and support residents’ daily living and rehabilitation goals
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain real-time, accurate charting in the facility’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) following state regulations and safety protocols
• Shift-Specific Leadership: Oversee floor flow during evening or overnight hours, addressing resident concerns and ensuring smooth handover reporting between shifts

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Vermont LPN license (or valid Compact/NURSYS multi-state license eligible for immediate practice in VT)
• Experience: Minimum of 1+ year of direct nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term care (LTC), or sub-acute rehab environment
• Certifications:
  • Active American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
  • Successful completion of standard pharmacology/medication administration assessments
• Availability: Proven flexibility to work dedicated evening and/or overnight (NOC) shifts, including rotating weekends as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized credentials or demonstrated experience in Dementia / Memory Care or palliative care
• Hands-on proficiency with complex wound staging and staging documentation
• Prior travel nursing experience with rapid facility onboarding

Work Environment

• Facility-based skilled nursing and long-term care center
• High-collaboration setting working alongside dedicated RN supervisors, CNAs, and visiting physicians
• Point-of-care EHR documentation