Overnight LPN/LVN – 14-Week Travel Role in St. Albans, VT (Night Shift, $1,466/32-hr)

Ref #: C-LPN-9053257

Location: St. Albans, VT
Type: Contract / Travel
Start: ASAP | Duration: 14 weeks
Shift: 11:00 PM–07:30 AM
Rate: Travel: $1,466/32-hours

Requirements:

• Active, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) state license
• BLS certification

Overview:
Provide professional, patient-centered nursing care in collaboration with RNs, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Deliver safe, accurate treatments and assessments while maintaining clear documentation and adhering to facility policies and infection-control standards.

Core responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical exams, histories, medication review) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and prescribed treatments with accurate dosing and protocol adherence; manage IV lines.
• Provide wound care, including evaluation, cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring for infection or complications.
• Monitor and document vital signs and changes in patient condition; maintain precise medical records.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for lab testing and facilitate accurate sample handling.
• Support patient comfort and safety (positioning, mobility assistance, pain management) and manage urinary catheters as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, self-care, and preventive health measures.
• Respond to emergencies following established protocols and provide basic life support when required.
• Follow strict infection control practices and safely handle, store, and dispose of medications and supplies.
• Collaborate with and, when applicable, supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure high-quality care.
• Advocate for patients’ needs within the healthcare system and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.