Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-Term Care
Location: Falmouth, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day/Evening
Schedule: 40 hours per week | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM and 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM | Monday–Friday | Every other weekend and rotating holidays
Local Candidates Required: N/A
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: N/A
Traveler: $48 – $52/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care to long-term care residents, supervise nursing assistants, administer medications and treatments, and support resident safety and well-being.
Required Qualifications
Active, unencumbered Massachusetts LPN license.
Graduation from an approved LPN program or accredited nursing program.
Current BLS/CPR and AED certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of nursing practices, medication administration, and long-term care regulations.
Experience providing direct nursing care to residents and supervising nursing assistants.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of the position.
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to residents while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of nursing assistants and support staff.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments, verifying resident identity before administration.
Perform nursing procedures, including catheterization, tube feeding, suctioning, wound dressing changes, colostomy care, and specimen collection, as required.
Monitor and document vital signs, resident conditions, treatments, and responses to care.
Maintain accurate resident records, including admission, transfer, discharge, medication, and treatment documentation.
Receive, transcribe, and implement physician orders according to facility policies.
Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff, residents, and family members regarding treatment plans and changes in resident conditions.
Assist with resident admissions, orientation, care planning, and physician rounds.
Monitor nursing supplies, medications, and equipment and report shortages to the Nurse Supervisor.
Educate residents and family members on healthcare needs and treatment instructions.
Maintain resident confidentiality, protect health information, and uphold residents' rights.
Participate in facility inspections, staff orientation, and nursing administrative activities.
Follow applicable regulations, facility policies, infection-control procedures, and safety standards.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, compassion, accountability, respect, and service excellence.
Special Requirements
Every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage are required.