LPN - LTC / SNF - Falmouth, MA - JS 26-15092

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Falmouth, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Primarily Evening Shift | 3:00 PM–11:30 PM | Additional Day Shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | 5×8-Hour Shifts | 40 Hours per Week
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
Holiday Requirement: Every Other Holiday
Local Candidates Required: NA
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $1,900–$1,982/week

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The role includes medication administration, resident assessments, wound care, nursing documentation, and coordination of nursing assistants.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

• Graduate of an approved LPN program or accredited nursing degree program.

• Current BLS/CPR and AED certification.

• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures applicable to long-term care facilities.

• Ability to administer medications and perform nursing treatments.

• Ability to supervise nursing assistants and coordinate resident care.

• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of resident rights, patient confidentiality, and applicable nursing regulations.

• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to provide appropriate nursing care based on residents' age-related needs.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Availability for evening and day shifts, including every other weekend and holiday.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents according to established standards and facility policies.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of nursing assistants.

• Assess residents' health conditions and monitor changes in medical status.

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders.

• Verify resident identification before administering medications or treatments.

• Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheterization, tube feedings, and suctioning as required.

• Provide colostomy care and manage drainage bags.

• Monitor and record vital signs.

• Collect specimens for laboratory testing and perform routine laboratory testing within the LPN scope of practice.

• Review and transcribe physician orders into resident charts and medication records.

• Maintain accurate nursing documentation, medication records, and treatment plans.

• Complete admission, transfer, and discharge documentation.

• Participate in physician rounds and communicate changes in residents' conditions.

• Assist newly admitted residents and their families with orientation.

• Educate residents and family members about medications, treatments, and healthcare needs.

• Coordinate nursing activities with physicians, supervisors, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Ensure adequate availability of medications, nursing supplies, and medical equipment.

• Monitor dietary restrictions and communicate concerns to appropriate staff.

• Assist residents with mobility and range-of-motion exercises.

• Provide compassionate care to residents requiring rehabilitation or end-of-life support.

• Maintain resident confidentiality and protect personal health information.

• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and applicable long-term care regulations.

• Participate in facility inspections and regulatory surveys when requested.

• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.

• Perform additional LPN duties as assigned.