Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- (Full Time

About WMC

The major strength of Weeks Medical Center is found in the ability of our physicians and staff to offer extensive services utilizing state-of-the-art technology while maintaining the personalized care of a community hospital. Weeks is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering medical, surgical, and intensive care services. In addition, a wide variety of outpatient services are available, including cardiac and physical rehabilitation;

a fully-staffed oncology department; 24-hour emergency care; a fully equipped laboratory; and an extensive radiology department. Weeks is blessed with strong leadership and a dedicated community that allows us to meet the ever-changing requirements of today’s healthcare environment.

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services.

NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $27.27/hr - $34.10/hr - $36.83/hr
. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's applicable experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

The LPN, under the direction of the RN, is responsible and accountable for coordinating the activities and providing clinical expertise for the care of an assigned group of patients, utilizing the Standards of Care of Nursing Practice. He/She provides direct patient care as needed during his/her shift. He/She contributes to the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the organization and is accountable for the Standards of Care and practice in the area of responsibility where clinical nursing is practiced.

T he LPN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age, specific needs, and to provide the care needed as directed in the units departmental policies and procedures.

Within North Country Healthcare we have LPN positions available at four locations, our Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital and Weeks Medical Center. Please note that with this position you will be contacted by Human Resources to discuss all available departments, and locations that we have within this position.

• Graduate from an accredited school of medical assisting or nursing
• Current BLS certification
• Current New Hampshire license as an LPN.
• Office Nurse II Minimum of 1 year prior nursing experience.
• Office Nurse III Minimum 3 years prior nursing experience.