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.