Travel LPN 13-Week Contract Burlington, VT

HireCare LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 4,015,000 - 5,442,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Meal stipend

Job summary

HireCare Services - Vermont is seeking an experienced LPN for a 13-week travel contract at a long-term care facility in Burlington, VT. The role involves directing the daily activities of CNAs, following facility policies, and delivering direct patient care.

Salary is competitive at $2000 weekly. Requirements include a current VT LPN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in gerontological or long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Current valid LPN license in VT.
• Valid CPR certification.
• At least one year nursing experience preferred.
• Gerontological/long-term care nursing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of CNAs and provide direct patient care.
• Transcribe physician orders, administer meds, and perform wound care.
• Lead nursing staff and ensure compliance with policies.
• Document changes and participate in care planning.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Wound care

Colostomy care

Tube feeding

IV therapy

Nursing leadership

Admission/Discharge/Transfer

Direct patient care

Education

LPN license VT

Job description

Travel LPN 13-Week Contract - Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $2000 WEEKLY
• Housing and meal stipents