Travel LPN 13-Week Contract

Job Summary

HireCare Services - Vermont is seeking an experienced LPN to join our team on a 13-week contract at a long-term care facility in Burlington, VT. As a Travel LPN, you will be responsible for directing the daily activities of certified nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations, and providing direct patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic team, gain new experiences, and earn a competitive salary of $2000 weekly.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents, observing for changes in their status and documenting accordingly
• Transcribes physician orders, administers medications, and performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel, providing direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, and IV administration
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents' needs are holistically met
• Initiates, reviews, and updates care plans as required

Additional Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect, promoting and protecting their rights
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to facility policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information
• Reports noncompliance, retaliation, or discrimination to appropriate personnel
• Participates in life safety and emergency drills and trainings

Licensure and Certification

• Current valid LPN license in VT
• Valid CPR certification

Experience

• At least one (1) year of nursing experience preferred
• Evidence of continuing education or special preparation or experience in gerontological nursing and/or long-term care nursing is desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $2000 weekly
• Housing and meal stipends