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

Ref #: C-LPN-9119907

Location: Rochester, NH
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse — Contract, Non-Travel
Start: ASAP
Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: Night shift, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM (Sun–Sat)
Rate: Local: $634 / 16 hours

Required credentials

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

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under RN/physician direction: medication administration, wound care, vital signs, and basic treatments.
• Perform patient assessments (physical exam, medical history, medication review) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately and per protocol.
• Evaluate, clean, dress, and monitor wounds, incisions, and injuries for infection or complications.
• Monitor, record, and report vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, respiration) and changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient documentation of assessments, treatments, medications, and condition changes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, self-care, and prevention measures.
• Insert, manage, and monitor IV lines; administer and assess IV medications and fluids as permitted by scope.
• Provide urinary catheter care, including insertion, maintenance, and monitoring for complications.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing according to procedure.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate patient care.
• Address patient comfort and safety needs (positioning, mobility assistance, pain management).
• Respond to emergencies following protocol and provide basic life support as required.
• Follow infection control policies (hand hygiene, PPE) and safe handling, storage, and disposal of medications and supplies.
• Promote preventive care (vaccinations, screenings) and participate in health assessments.
• Advocate for patient rights and appropriate care.
• Supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel when assigned.
• Participate in ongoing education to maintain current nursing practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.