LPN/LVN (Licensed Practical Nurse) — 16-Week Contract, Long-Term Care | Lebanon, NH

Ref #: C-LPN-9070615

Contract (Non-Travel) opportunity in Lebanon, NH — Start: ASAP — 16 weeks
Schedule: Sun–Tue, 07:00 AM–07:30 PM — Local rate: $1,094/36 hours

Requirements

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

Overview
Provide direct patient care under the supervision of RNs and physicians in a fast-paced clinical setting. Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments (physical exams, histories, medication reviews) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, following protocols and documenting administration.
• Monitor, document, and report vital signs and changes in patient condition.
• Provide wound care: evaluate, clean, dress, and monitor for infection or complications.
• Start, monitor, and manage IV medications and fluids; maintain IV lines as appropriate.
• Care for patients with urinary catheters, including insertion, maintenance, and complication monitoring.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing.
• Support patient comfort and safety: mobility assistance, positioning, pain management.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, self-care, and preventive health measures.
• Respond to emergencies, providing basic life support and following established protocols.
• Follow infection control standards, proper PPE use, and safe handling, storage, and disposal of medications and supplies.
• Document care accurately and maintain thorough patient records.
• Advocate for patient rights and coordinate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with nursing best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.