Licensed Practical Nurse – Local Travel Contract LPN 0306#IS
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Job Location:
Falmouth, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Local / Travel Contract
Location: Falmouth MA
Job Type: 12-Week Contract (Extendable)
Schedule: 8-hour shifts 5 days per week
Shift: Evenings 3:00 PM 11:00 PM
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and holiday
Weekly Gross Pay: $1900 $2050 (Based on experience)
Position Overview
A long-term care healthcare facility in Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a local or travel contract assignment.
The LPN will be responsible for delivering direct nursing care to residents while supervising nursing assistants and ensuring compliance with facility policies regulatory standards and patient care protocols. This role requires strong clinical judgment leadership skills and the ability to provide compassionate care in a long-term care environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and direct the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
Coordinate with nursing staff and support personnel to plan shift services activities and care programs.
Complete required documentation for resident admissions transfers and discharges.
Receive and document physician telephone orders and transcribe orders into resident charts medication records and care plans.
Maintain accurate nursing notes and documentation regarding resident care and responses to treatment.
Inform nursing staff of new admissions arrival times and room assignments.
Participate in facility inspections and surveys conducted by regulatory agencies.
Assist with orientation of new residents and family members.
Conduct physician rounds and consult with physicians regarding resident care treatment and rehabilitation needs.
Review resident charts for treatments medication orders and dietary plans.
Prepare and administer medications and treatments as prescribed ensuring proper resident identification.
Maintain adequate supplies of medications equipment and medical stock.
Provide clinical services including:
Catheterization
Tube feedings
Suctioning
Dressing changes
Colostomy care
Specimen collection
Range-of-motion exercises
Collect laboratory samples including urine blood and sputum and perform routine lab tests.
Monitor and record vital signs including temperature pulse respiration and blood pressure.
Provide health education and support to residents and their families.
Maintain strict confidentiality of resident information and comply with HIPAA and resident rights policies.
Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited institution.
Active unencumbered Massachusetts LPN license.
BLS / CPR and AED certification required.
Ability to read write speak and understand English effectively.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of nursing practices medical procedures and long-term care regulations.
Ability to plan organize and implement resident care programs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff residents families and healthcare providers.
Ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
Professionalism patience adaptability and strong teamwork skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
Must meet all physical and sensory requirements necessary for patient care duties.
Must maintain a safe working environment and not pose a risk to workplace safety.
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
