LPN - Falmouth, MA - MS 26-14142

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.