Travel LPN 13-Week Contract Barre, VT

HireCare LLC; Waterford (VT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

HireCare LLC is hiring an experienced LPN for a 13-week contract at a Barre, VT long-term care facility. The Travel LPN will oversee CNAs, ensure policy compliance, and provide direct patient care in a dynamic team environment.

The role requires VT LPN licensure and CPR, with a salary of $2000 weekly. At least 1 year of nursing experience is preferred, with gerontological/long-term care experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Current valid LPN license in VT.
• Valid CPR certification.
• At least 1 year nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in gerontological or long-term care nursing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct residents' daily activities, directing CNAs and ensuring policy compliance.
• Transcribe physician orders, administer medications, and perform wound care as prescribed.
• Provide nursing leadership and direct care such as colostomy changes, tube feeds, and IVs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to holistically meet residents' needs.
• Initiate, review and update care plans as required.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

IV administration

Wound care

Colostomy care

Leadership

Transcribing orders

Education

LPN license (VT)

CPR certification

Job description

Travel LPN 13-Week Contract - Barre, VT

Job Summary:

HireCare Services - Vermont is seeking an experienced LPN to join our team on a 13-week contract at a long-term care facility in Barre, VT. As a Travel LPN, you will be responsible for directing the daily activities of certified nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations, and providing direct patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team, gain new experiences, and earn a competitive salary of $2000 WEEKLY.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents, observing for changes in their status and documenting accordingly
• Transcribes physician orders, administers medications, and performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel, providing direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, and IV administration
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents' needs are holistically met
• Initiates, reviews, and updates care plans as required

Additional Tasks:

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect, promoting and protecting their rights
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to facility policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information
• Reports noncompliance, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel
• Participates in life safety and emergency drills and trainings

Licensure and Certification:

• Current valid LPN license in VT
• Valid CPR certification

Experience:

• At least one (1) year nursing experience preferred
• Evidence of continuing education or special preparation or experience in gerontological nursing and/or long-term care nursing desirable

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