Night Shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 8-Week Contract, Rochester NH

Ref #: C-LPN-9119906

Location: Rochester, NH
Type: Contract (Non-Travel)
Start: ASAP
Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: Night shift — 11:00 PM–7:30 AM, Sun–Sat
Rate: Local: $1,584/40 hours

Required:

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

Core responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care under RN/physician direction: medication administration, wound care, vital signs, and basic procedures.
• Conduct patient assessments (physical exam, history, medication review) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders, ensuring correct dosing and documentation.
• Assess, clean, dress, and monitor wounds/incisions for infection or complications.
• Monitor and record vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, respiration) and changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records including treatments and medication administration.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, self-care, and preventive health measures.
• Initiate and monitor IV therapy and IV medication administration as permitted by policy.
• Provide urinary catheter care (insertion per facility policy if applicable), maintenance, and monitoring.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing.
• Assist with patient mobility, positioning, comfort, and pain management.
• Respond to emergencies and provide basic life support per protocols.
• Follow infection control practices and PPE use; handle, store, and dispose of medications/supplies safely.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, CNAs, and support staff to coordinate care.
• Supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel when assigned.
• Advocate for patient rights and needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing best practices through ongoing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.