Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN​/Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Assisted Living

Salary Range: $32.00 – $39.00 per hour (dependent on education and experience)

Shift Type:
Varied

Shift

Schedule:

Combination of 12-hour (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and 8-hour (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) shifts, rotating on a two-week basis

Weekend Requirements:
Every other weekend

On-Call Requirements:
None

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for monitoring the health and well-being of residents while providing leadership support and assistance with resident care and services. This role supports the overall well-being of residents, assists with medication administration oversight, communicates with resident support services and families, and helps maintain clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state, and local standards to promote the highest degree of quality care and services.

• Building customer loyalty.
• Building trust.
• Effective communication.
• Contributing to team success.
• Planning and organizing.
• Providing quality orientation to others.
• Remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Technical and professional knowledge.
• Ability to supervise staff and assign work.

• Identify ongoing needs and services of residents to promote the highest quality of resident care.
• Ensure proper follow-up, assessment, and documentation for residents experiencing changes in health care status or services.
• Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) with resident assessments at move-in, 30 days post move-in, every six months, and with any change in condition.
• Conduct quarterly care plan updates and complete nursing progress notes summarizing changes.
• Assess and monitor residents following falls or other incidents; document and report as required.
• Maintain frequent and timely communication with residents’ families or responsible parties regarding medical needs.
• Contact residents’ primary care providers when necessary or upon family request.
• Ensure monthly weights and vital signs are obtained for each resident.
• Assist with maintaining health records in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Director of Nursing in preparation for state surveys.
• Order medications and medical equipment as needed.
• Communicate resident changes, concerns, and solutions to the Director of Nursing as appropriate.
• Monitor resident medication and treatment profiles to ensure accurate administration and documentation.
• Promptly fax new medication orders to the pharmacy and enter them into the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance within the medication room, including monitoring for expired medications.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Follow established infection control practices.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharps, or hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchanged when empty, and monitored to ensure prescribed flow rates.
• Attend required meetings, including town halls, department meetings, care plan meetings, and others as directed.

• Graduate of an approved college or school of nursing –
  Required.
• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse –
  Required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care –
  Required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing practices, techniques, and methods.
• Strong assessment skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed to meet service demands.

• New Hampshire.
• Compact license accepted.