Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-Term Care (Travel Assignment)

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-Term Care (Travel Assignment)

Location: Falmouth, MA 02540
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Position Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to residents in a long-term care setting while supporting nursing operations and supervising nursing assistants. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with clinical standards, facility policies, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in accordance with care plans and physician orders
• Supervise and support daily activities of nursing assistants
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Monitor, assess, and document resident conditions and responses to care
• Transcribe and implement physician orders into medical records and care plans
• Communicate resident status updates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Perform clinical procedures including catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning, wound care, and specimen collection
• Record vital signs and maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Support resident admissions, transfers, and discharges with required documentation
• Ensure proper inventory and availability of medications, supplies, and equipment
• Provide education and support to residents and family members
• Participate in facility surveys, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold resident rights at all times
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care delivery
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN nursing program
• Active, unrestricted LPN license in Massachusetts
• Current BLS / CPR / AED certification
• Strong knowledge of long-term care clinical practices and regulations
• Ability to supervise staff and make independent clinical decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive situations with professionalism

Experience

• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
• Previous supervisory experience with nursing assistants strongly preferred

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

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