LPN/LVN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Contract, Long-Term Care) — Bedford, NH (8-Week)

Ref #: C-LPN-9102709

Join a Bedford, NH healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse on an 8-week contract. This full-time, local position begins ASAP with a 07:00 AM–03:30 PM shift. Compensation: $1,284 per 40-hour week.

Requirements:

• Active, valid Licensed Practical Nurse state license
• BLS certification

Core responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care under RN or physician supervision, including medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, and vital signs monitoring.
• Perform focused patient assessments (physical exams, histories, medication reviews) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately and document responses.
• Assess, clean, dress, and monitor wounds and surgical sites for infection or complications.
• Insert, maintain, and monitor IV lines and administer IV medications/fluids per protocol.
• Manage urinary catheters (insertion, maintenance, surveillance for complications).
• Collect clinical specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient status, treatments, and medications.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, self-care, and preventive health measures.
• Promote patient comfort, safety, mobility assistance, and pain management.
• Respond to medical emergencies following established protocols and provide basic life support as needed.
• Adhere to infection control standards and safe medication/storage/disposal practices.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (RNs, physicians, therapists, support staff) to coordinate care.
• Advocate for patient rights and needs and support continuity of care.
• Supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel when required.
• Maintain professional competency through ongoing education and training.
• Other duties as assigned by management.