LPN

Cedar Healthcare Center; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (Full-time)

Sign-on bonus (Part-time)

Healthcare benefits

Vacation and leave benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

603 Healthcare in New Hampshire is seeking an RN or LPN to deliver resident-centered nursing care in a community-focused setting. You will coordinate with residents, families, and the care team to provide direct nursing services aligned with licensure and scope of practice.

You will supervise staff, administer medications, perform assessments, and contribute to care planning while supporting infection control and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program appropriate to licensure.
• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Prior long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care within licensure and scope of practice.
• Monitor resident status and communicate significant changes.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform treatments and wound care as permitted.
• Document physician orders and participate in care planning.
• Supervise nursing personnel as appropriate to licensure.
• Collaborate with residents, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Support infection control, quality improvement, and survey readiness.

Skills

Clinical skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

RN or LPN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Join our team of professionals at a 5-star building an with a 2026 deficiency free State survey!

At Cedar Healthcare, we're proud to be part of 603 Healthcare, a locally owned organization with 14 centers throughout New Hampshire. Being part of our organization means opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and make a difference close to home.

At 603 Healthcare, our commitment is simple: Locals Caring for Locals. We believe great care starts with great people and we're looking for team members who want to make each day a little brighter for the people we serve.

Available Shift(s): Weekend Warrior, 7AM - 7PMCompensation: LPN $31 - $42 | RN $43 - $49, based on experience +$3.00 per hour worked on Saturday/Sundayand full-time modified compensation optionsSign On Bonus: Full-time $5,000 | Part-time $2,500Position Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

We're looking for an RN or LPN who brings strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and a resident-centered approach to nursing care.

You’ll provide direct nursing care, coordinate with residents, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, and help guide assigned nursing personnel. Responsibilities will be performed consistent with your individual licensure and scope of practice. The overlapping RN and LPN responsibilities include medication administration, treatments, resident monitoring, physician communication, care planning, and supervision of assigned nursing staff.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct nursing care within your licensure and scope of practice.
• Monitor and assess resident status and communicate significant changes.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform treatments, wound care, and other permitted nursing procedures.
• Carry out and document physician orders.
• Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, rounds, and care planning.
• Direct or supervise assigned nursing personnel as appropriate to licensure.
• Collaborate with residents, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Support infection control, quality improvement, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote teamwork, communication, resident dignity, and quality care.

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program appropriate to licensure.
• Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize resident-care needs.Prior long-term care experience preferred.

Benefits

We are proud to offer full- and part-time employee benefits options, including:

• Healthcare benefits (full-time only)
• Dental (full-time only)
• Vision (full-time only)
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Vacation: up to 2 weeks in the first year (full-time only)
• Sick time: up to 48 hours per year (full-time only)
• 2 Personal days (full-time only)
• Wellness program with free telehealth, preventative care, deep discounts on some pharmaceutical prescriptions, and more

Eligible full-time employees may elect Modified Compensation calculated at 10-20% of the base rate in lieu of select benefits.

We celebrate a diverse team and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.