Licensed Practical Nurses -Ii

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES I-II (Job )

State of New Hampshire Job Posting – New Hampshire Veterans Home – 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276

Salary: $31.11 – $51.02 hourly
Direct‑Care & Nursing Stipend: up to $25.00/week

Hourly Differentials: $4.00 for 2nd shift, $7.00 for 3rd shift, $2.00 for weekends

Schedule: All shifts available; must work equivalent of one weekend per month

Part‑time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN I and LPN II) are needed to provide quality nursing care to veterans in the New Hampshire Veterans Home.

Minimum license or temporary permit status required for both LPN I and LPN II. LPN II also requires certification by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN), Inc. or recognized alternative.

• LPN I –
  
  Education:
  
  Completion of a recognized practical nursing program approved by the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.
• LPN I –
  
  Experience:
  
  No experience required beyond required training.
• LPN I – License/Certification: Current practical nurse license or temporary permit pending exam.
• LPN II –
  
  Education:
  
  Same as LPN I.
• LPN II –
  
  Experience:
  
  Three years as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• LPN II – License/Certification: Current practical nurse license and NFLPN certification.

• Completion of LPN II experience and certification requirements.
• Successful performance evaluation.
• Supervisor recommendation.

• Document nursing care and changes in resident records; record prescribed treatments.
• Administer medications, recording before/after notes to prevent medication errors.
• Use selected nursing process elements to contribute data for Plan‑of‑Care writing and updates.
• Supervise LNA staff; perform rounds to ensure care quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Report routine and unusual facts to nurse manager and facilitate shift‑to‑shift hand‑offs.
• Consult with physicians and allied health professionals during in‑house visits.
• Provide nursing assistant support (direct ADL care, bathing, transfers, lifting).
• Educate residents on care plans and actions toward agreed goals.
• Brief family/guardians on care, progress, and sudden changes.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as directed by attending physician.
• Maintain CPR competency and comply with departmental policies.

• Document nursing care and Plan‑of‑Care updates with detailed records.
• Administer medications and document effects, preventing polypharmacy issues.
• Contribute to Plan‑of‑Care development and revisions.
• Supervise LPN I’s and LNAs, performing rounds to ensure quality of care.
• Facilitate routine and unusual information hand‑offs between shifts.
• Consult with physicians and other health professionals during visits.
• Counsel residents on care plan goals per regulatory requirements.
• Brief family/guardians on care progress and sudden changes.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents per physician direction.
• Provide nursing assistant support (direct care, bathing, transfers, feeding, lifting).
• Collaborate with health providers to meet resident needs and communicate with intradepartment team.
• Maintain CPR competency and comply with policies and procedures.

For further details, please contact Kimberly Caron, Assistant Director of Nursing, at kimberly.b.caron.gov or .

EOE. TDD Access:
Relay NH