131 licensed-practical-nurse jobs found in Lebanon, NH

Job Description Medical Specialties 1 East Medical Specialties 1E is a 36-bed, inpatient medicine unit. We care for adults typically on the inpatient medicine service who suffer from acute and/or chronic illness. Our team approach and changing environment make it a great place to learn and build/expand on nursing assessment, delegation, prioritization, critical thinking and time management skills. We have a team dedicated to process improvement, problem solving, and teambuilding, which has allowed us to become a unit where everyone is a part of the solution. Licensed Practical Nurse-will work under the specific delegation of a Registered Nurse. Are you an LPN who is looking to expand your practice in an inpatient setting? If so, we have good news: Dartmouth-Hitchcock is actively hiring LPNs into inpatient units! This gives you an opportunity to practice nursing at the top of your license, within scope, with...

Job Description Provides general nursing care to patients within scope of licensure. Responsibilities: A listing of the key responsibilities Utilizes the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to facilitate continuing health care to individuals, families, and community. Identifies common and recurring nursing needs of the patient. Recognizes the need for and performs routine office procedures and testing. Assists patients to achieve basic health care goals. Identifies patient education needs, providing instruction or referring appropriately. Assists staff in institutional quality improvement measures and office standards of practice. Provides telephone advice to patients per physician specific protocols; refers patients appropriately. Participates in staff meetings. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications:...

Job Description NEUROSCIENCE UNIT Neuroscience/ENT (5W) is a 21-bed general Medical-Surgical level and epilepsy monitoring unit. The primary patient population includes neurology, neurosurgery, and ear, nose and throat (ENT) patients. Neuroscience/ENT provides specialized nursing care for patients with: strokes, epilepsy, brain and/or spinal cord tumors/injuries, movement disorders, laryngectomies and tracheotomies. Our units have a diverse patient population which provides an excellent learning environment to build a foundation for professional growth. We have a team approach and have a very active shared governance and practice area council. With the support of our clinical nurse supervisors and nurse educator, we provide a Neuro-specific learning environment for initial and continuous professional development with opportunities to cross-train amongst the other neuro units (Neurocritical Care Unit & Neuro Special...

Job Description NEUROSCIENCE UNIT Neuroscience/ENT (5W) is a 21-bed general Medical-Surgical level and epilepsy monitoring unit. The primary patient population includes neurology, neurosurgery, and ear, nose and throat (ENT) patients. Neuroscience/ENT provides specialized nursing care for patients with: strokes, epilepsy, brain and/or spinal cord tumors/injuries, movement disorders, laryngectomies and tracheotomies. Our units have a diverse patient population which provides an excellent learning environment to build a foundation for professional growth. We have a team approach and have a very active shared governance and practice area council. With the support of our clinical nurse supervisors and nurse educator, we provide a Neuro-specific learning environment for initial and continuous professional development with opportunities to cross-train amongst the other neuro units (Neurocritical Care Unit & Neuro Special...

Job Description This position is located in the System Staffing Office. Employees in this department agree to go to two or more Clinic locations or departments in the Dartmouth Hitchcock System. Provides general nursing care to patients within scope of licensure. Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to facilitate continuing health care to individuals, families, and community. Identifies common and recurring nursing needs of the patient. Recognizes the need for and performs routine office procedures and testing. Assists patients to achieve basic health care goals. Identifies patient education needs, providing instruction or referring appropriately. Assists staff in institutional quality improvement measures and office standards of practice. Provides telephone advice to patients per physician specific protocols; refers...

Job Description NEUROSCIENCE UNIT Neuroscience/ENT (5W) is a 21-bed general Medical-Surgical level and epilepsy monitoring unit. The primary patient population includes neurology, neurosurgery, and ear, nose and throat (ENT) patients. Neuroscience/ENT provides specialized nursing care for patients with: strokes, epilepsy, brain and/or spinal cord tumors/injuries, movement disorders, laryngectomies and tracheotomies. Our units have a diverse patient population which provides an excellent learning environment to build a foundation for professional growth. We have a team approach and have a very active shared governance and practice area council. With the support of our clinical nurse supervisors and nurse educator, we provide a Neuro-specific learning environment for initial and continuous professional development with opportunities to cross-train amongst the other neuro units (Neurocritical Care Unit & Neuro Special...

Job Description This is a full-time day position, 36 hours per week. Our exceptional team is responsible for the assessment, maintenance and insertion of short peripheral IV catheters, PICCs and Midlines, as well as phlebotomy at designated times throughout the facility<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> You work under the general supervision of the Vascular Access Leadership Team, but must be able to work independently and to make sound nursing judgments and decisions. You assume responsibility for nursing care and documentation related to vascular access therapy. As a member of the Vascular Access Team you will plan, organize, and provide care regarding the patient's vascular access requirements. Also you'll have the opportunity to take floor assignments and work collaboratively with the RN team on patients of all age groups. Safety is one of our main concerns and...

Job Description 3 West Inpatient Surgery – 3x12 hour shifts Are you an LPN who is looking to expand your practice in an inpatient setting? If so, we have good news: Dartmouth-Hitchcock is actively hiring LPNs into inpatient units! This gives you an opportunity to practice nursing at the top of your license. 3West is a 36-bed post-surgical unit that specializes in orthopedics, traumatic injury and plastic surgery. We also have two negative pressure rooms that can accommodate patients who are being ruled out for TB and who have a diagnosis of active tuberculosis or shingles. We also will see medicine overflow for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, so our population can be varied. Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing safe, high quality care to general care patients as a team member in an assignment supervised by a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates commitment to patient/family engagement and...

Job Description Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse – Inpatient/Procedural is responsible for providing safe, high quality care to general care patients as a team member in an assignment supervised by a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates commitment to patient/family engagement and effective communication. Practices consistently with applicable state nursing practice regulations, applicable D-H policies and procedures. The LPN-IP/Prcd may administer intravenous medications upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by a Registered Nurse. Key Responsibilities: 1. Provides and documents nursing care assessments, nursing interventions and patient/family education to stable patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. Alerts Registered Nurse to any observed change in patient presentation or unexpected assessment...

Job Description 3 West Inpatient Surgery – 3x12 hour shifts, days Are you an LPN who is looking to expand your practice in an inpatient setting? If so, we have good news: Dartmouth-Hitchcock is actively hiring LPNs into inpatient units! This gives you an opportunity to practice nursing at the top of your license. 3West is a 36-bed post-surgical unit that specializes in orthopedics, traumatic injury and plastic surgery. We also have two negative pressure rooms that can accommodate patients who are being ruled out for TB and who have a diagnosis of active tuberculosis or shingles. We also will see medicine overflow for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, so our population can be varied. Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing safe, high quality care to general care patients as a team member in an assignment supervised by a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates commitment to patient/family engagement and...

Job Description 3 West Inpatient Surgery – 2x12 hour shifts, days Are you an LPN who is looking to expand your practice in an inpatient setting? If so, we have good news: Dartmouth-Hitchcock is actively hiring LPNs into inpatient units! This gives you an opportunity to practice nursing at the top of your license. 3West is a 36-bed post-surgical unit that specializes in orthopedics, traumatic injury and plastic surgery. We also have two negative pressure rooms that can accommodate patients who are being ruled out for TB and who have a diagnosis of active tuberculosis or shingles. We also will see medicine overflow for patients with Cystic Fibrosis, so our population can be varied. Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing safe, high quality care to general care patients as a team member in an assignment supervised by a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates commitment to patient/family engagement and...

Job Description NORRIS COTTON CANCER CENTER AT DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER Northern New England’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical RN who will perform triage and work with patients in the clinic. As part of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon NH, NCCC strives to improve patient outcomes and create a network of support that provides for exceptional patient care complimented by nurse navigators, nutritional support, emotional/psychosocial support and financial services. We treat the entire patient with the most profound level of compassion, safety and clinical expertise. Be part of an amazing team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. This position offers training if you are new to the field of cancer and we offer schedules with no nights, weekends or holidays. Purpose: The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing...

Job Description NORRIS COTTON CANCER CENTER AT DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER Northern New England’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical RN who will perform triage and work with patients in the clinic. As part of the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon NH, NCCC strives to improve patient outcomes and create a network of support that provides for exceptional patient care complimented by nurse navigators, nutritional support, emotional/psychosocial support and financial services. We treat the entire patient with the most profound level of compassion, safety and clinical expertise. Be part of an amazing team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. This position offers training if you are new to the field of cancer and we offer schedules with no nights, weekends or holidays. Purpose: The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing...

Job Description The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Practitioner 1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. 2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary. 3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics to advocate for patients, uphold...

Job Description Purpose: The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Key Responsibilities: Practitioner 1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. 2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary. 3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics...

Job Description Manages patient assignments and flow within inpatient care unit. Provides oversight of direct patient care to support patient and staff needs. Serves as a lead, clinical resource, role model, and extension of management to uphold institutional priorities, policies and practices. Assigns staff to patients per current unit workload. Considers pod acuity, staff experience and competency, learning needs and patient acuity/complexity when considering shift assignments. Participates in performance management of staff members to include coaching, preparation of performance evaluations, and the performance management process. Initiates disciplinary action as appropriate. Addresses conflicts as they may arise. Assists/mediates to maintain smooth operations of the unit. Involves unit leadership or House Supervisor as appropriate. Facilitates timely admissions and discharges to optimize clinical capacity....

Job Description Manages patient assignments and flow within inpatient care unit. Provides oversight of direct patient care to support patient and staff needs. Serves as a lead, clinical resource, role model, and extension of management to uphold institutional priorities, policies and practices. Assigns staff to patients per current unit workload. Considers pod acuity, staff experience and competency, learning needs and patient acuity/complexity when considering shift assignments. Participates in performance management of staff members to include coaching, preparation of performance evaluations, and the performance management process. Initiates disciplinary action as appropriate. Addresses conflicts as they may arise. Assists/mediates to maintain smooth operations of the unit. Involves unit leadership or House Supervisor as appropriate. Facilitates timely admissions and discharges to optimize clinical capacity....

Job Description Are you a patient driven nurse leader with strengths in hiring, mentoring, and growing your team all while facilitating quality care and service? We are working on filling a rare opportunity in our Emergency Department and seek our next evening shift Associate Nurse Manager! The evening shift needs for this role can be met either in 4-10hr shifts or 5-8hr shifts with a noon or 1pm start time. We look forward to connecting with you soon! Facilitating the implementation of and support the successful planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating the operational, fiscal and personnel activities to ensure the provision of high quality, safe patient/family centered care 24 hours a day. Coordinates and facilitates the provision of quality care and service for a defined population of patients. This role is utilized in departments with high complexity of clinical care and/or high patient census/variability....

Job Description Medical Specialties 2 & 3 East The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Medical Specialties 2 and 3 East is a 25-bed, inpatient medicine unit. We care for adults typically on the inpatient medicine service who suffer from acute and/or chronic illness. It is also home to the region’s leading Cystic Fibrosis Program, so many adults admitted to DH with cystic fibrosis are cared for on 2/3 East. Our team approach and changing environment make it a great place to learn and build/expand on nursing assessment, delegation, prioritization, critical thinking and time management skills. We have a team dedicated to process improvement, problem solving, and teambuilding, which has allowed us to become a unit where...

Job Description Purpose: The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Key Responsibilities: Practitioner 1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. 2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary. 3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of...

Job Description 1 East Medical Specialties The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. 1E Medical Specialties is a 36-bed, inpatient medicine unit. We care for adults typically on the inpatient medicine service who suffer from acute and/or chronic illness. Our team approach and changing environment make it a great place to learn and build/expand on nursing assessment, delegation, prioritization, critical thinking and time management skills. We have a team dedicated to process improvement, problem solving, and teambuilding, which has allowed us to become a unit where everyone is a part of the solution. Responsibilities: A listing of the key responsibilities 1.Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify...

Job Description Purpose: The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Key Responsibilities: Practitioner 1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. 2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary. 3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of...

Job Description Purpose: The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Key Responsibilities: Practitioner 1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. 2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary. 3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of...

Job Description Purpose: The Clinical Nurse is an engaged and credentialed member of the Professional Nursing Organization and is responsible for autonomous practice directed by the professional tenets of practitioner, leader/decision maker, scientist and transferor. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide evidence-based care and to continuously monitor and evaluate practice to ensure safe passage of patients that is in the best interest of populations served. Key Responsibilities: Practitioner 1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care. 2. Utilizes critical thinking and the nursing process to anticipate and recognize changes in patient status, taking action to modify the plan of care or to elevate to the care team as necessary. 3. Practices in accordance with the ANA Code of...