121 licensed practical nurse jobs found in New London, NH

47891261 Overview 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! Short Stay Unit, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) This position is rotating day/night 12-hour shifts which allows four days off each week and the unit participates in self-scheduling which gives you the ability to control your schedule and gives you a great work/life balance. The LPN 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 may administer intravenous medications upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by...

48739792 Overview Urology Clinic 40 hours per week   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. Responsibilities 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 findings. Reviews assigned...

47842587 POSITION STANDARDS   NH Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with at least a One year of previous experience in office or outpatient ambulatory care setting strongly preferred. Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work well as a member of a team. Computer skills strongly preferred. Must be willing and able to participate in evening, weekend, and holiday coverage according to needs of the Practice. Flexibility and tolerance to handle multiple demands and priorities. Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.   POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements. Physical Activity:...

48105851 POSITION STANDARDS High School diploma: NH Licensed Practical Nurse with at least one year of experience in a hospital or physician office is preferred. Excellent customer service skills, promptness, reliability, appearance and mutual respect for co-workers are required. Age of Patients Treated: All ages Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire. POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements. Standard sitting, bending, reaching, standing. Help patients in and out of wheelchairs; help patients on and off examining tables; lift babies/children. Physical Activity: Upper Extremity: Push/Pull/Lift/Carry: PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL...

48238989 Overview Dermatology-MOHS Surgery 40 hours per week   The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 may administer intravenous medications upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities 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 findings. Reviews assigned patient plan of...

49028672                                                   May be Eligible for Up to a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Provide nursing services to patients and families within the scope of practice of the LPN license as defined by the State of New Hampshire Board of Nursing.  Meet or exceed standards of performance as established for employment at DHK with a strong focus on exceptional customer service.  Efficiently gathers information from patients and/or caregivers in person or on the phone and provides telephone nursing care.  Resources available for telephone care include departmental guidelines, DHK standard telephone triage books, and provider-specific information. The LPN recognizes their limits of knowledge and experience and plans for management of situations beyond their expertise, using provider and RN available resources in the department.   Review medical record of scheduled patients to verify that current lab, x-ray or procedure reports are available for...

49110854 Overview Supports the Physician Practice by providing quality, individualized care according to established standards. Responsibilities General Clinical Practice Utilizes accepted processes of care in interactions with all patients, to include: documenting symptoms and vital signs, and responses to interventions, reporting progress to providers. Collects assessment data and reports to provider or RN, per practice protocol. Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the populations served. Adheres to the practice standards and procedures of the Practice in the administration of medications and patient care activities, per practice protocol. Documents care provided using Practice Group standards to include: filing lab results and reporting untoward results to Physician/Practitioner Provides education to patient and families based on assessment of learning needs Assists Physician/Practitioner with procedures as requested and...

48640324 Overview Supports the Physician Practice by providing quality, individualized care according to established standards. Responsibilities General Clinical Practice Utilizes accepted processes of care in interactions with all patients, to include: documenting symptoms and vital signs, and responses to interventions, reporting progress to providers. Collects assessment data and reports to provider or RN, per practice protocol. Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the populations served. Adheres to the practice standards and procedures of the Practice in the administration of medications and patient care activities, per practice protocol. Documents care provided using Practice Group standards to include: filing lab results and reporting untoward results to Physician/Practitioner Provides education to patient and families based on assessment of learning needs Assists Physician/Practitioner with procedures as requested and...

45876985 Overview Plan, organize and implement nursing care and education of adult patients, and adult patients undergoing treatment with coumadin/warfarin. Responsibilities Clinical: Coordinates patient care with the Primary Care Provider and other care providers, as appropriate. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, and infection control standards. Inform patients of PT results, dose of medication to take, and time frame for follow-up. Recognizes patient problems and refers any concerns regarding medication regimen, bleeding, or other adverse physical conditions to the physician. Assists patients arriving in the clinic, and takes vital signs as needed, referring patients to the physician’s office or ER, as indicated. Performs prothrombin/INR blood tests and records appropriately. Ensures patients are knowledgeable regarding their medication, providing additional education as needed. Administrative & Clerical:...

48291741 Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit - 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 NLH policies and procedures. The LPN may administer intravenous medications upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities 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 findings Reviews assigned patient plan of care and pertinent active orders in...

47519498 Overview Supervises and coordinates activities of a group of clinical staff (LPN, Medical Assistant, and other clinical staff as appropriate). Provides administrative support in planning and maintaining day-to-day activities and projects. Provides general nursing care to patients within scope of licensure. Responsibilities Monitors patient flow to ensure efficient use of schedules and rooming of patients. Writes annual performance appraisals and conducts appraisal meetings. Ensures adherence to all standards, procedures and protocols. Encourages, supports, and provides educational opportunities for employees’ development. Assists in coordinating the daily operations of the practice. Ensures staffing, space, furniture and equipment/supply needs of the office are met. Analyzes work flows to ensure maximum staff utilization. Works to create a positive and harmonious working environment. Coordinates employee schedules and assignments and approves employee...

48810918 Job Summary: Provides supportive and rehabilitative nursing care to adult patients following the plan of care under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse. Qualifications: Education: High school graduate. Completion of 75-hour training course. Licensed in the State of Vermont. Experience: Experience as an LNA desired. Area of Interest: LNA FTE/Hours: .As Needed Shift: All Shifts Area of Interest: Nursing; Pay Range: To Be Determined.; Work Status: 6a-6p/6p-6a; Employment Type: Per diem; Job ID: 3808 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an...

44131847 Our Nurse Residency Program, designed for recent RN and LPN graduates and nurses with less than one year of experience, provides a structured blend of classroom learning, hands-on labs, simulation lab training, and a precepted unit orientation. It builds strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and clinical skills, laying a solid foundation with ongoing support for your nursing career. This is a paid, comprehensive program, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of today’s new nurses. You can expect an orientation that focuses on the skills and knowledge base required for nursing at Cheshire Medical Center. Upon successful completion of the NCLEX recent graduates can begin their career at Cheshire Medical Center through our Nurse Residency Program. • The program incorporates an orientation which focuses on the skills and knowledge base required for newly licensed nurses. • This...

48928847 Overview At the direction of the Associate Nurse Director, and in collaboration with the New London Medical Group Practice Manager, provides guidance and leadership for the clinical practice of the nursing staff in the ambulatory settings to include, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Specialty Services at New London Hospital (NLH). Accountable for the quality of nursing care service, in accordance with the NH Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and the NH Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks. Collaborates with the Associate Nurse Director, Ambulatory Educator, and LPN/MA Supervisor to assure professional development and ongoing competence of the nursing staff. Collaborates with the Ambulatory Nursing Director, and Ambulatory Educator to assure that system nursing practice goals and expectations are met. Responsibilities Clinical Operations Directly responsible for operational and performance management of the RNs in Family Medicine, Pediatrics...

48928778 Overview The RN Phone Triage responds to inquiries from the general public, medical providers, patients & families, community partners and stakeholders. Timely and accurate information collection, appropriate care advice and dispositioning are essential. Responsibilities Provide timely and appropriate triage of phone calls including care advice and recommendations per protocols Perform detailed evaluation of patient symptoms and provide appropriate medical advice on treating symptoms and/or recommendations for escalating treatment via telephone using protocols Complete all required paperwork and documents care rendered in all appropriate locations that is clear and concise for providers. Book same day appointments into practice specific schedules per protocols Follow established procedures and protocols, and completes accurate and efficient documentation for each telephone triage encounter using appropriate internal and external resources. Become well...

48928777 Overview The RN Phone Triage responds to inquiries from the general public, medical providers, patients & families, community partners and stakeholders. Timely and accurate information collection, appropriate care advice and dispositioning are essential. Responsibilities Provide timely and appropriate triage of phone calls including care advice and recommendations per protocols Perform detailed evaluation of patient symptoms and provide appropriate medical advice on treating symptoms and/or recommendations for escalating treatment via telephone using protocols Complete all required paperwork and documents care rendered in all appropriate locations that is clear and concise for providers. Book same day appointments into practice specific schedules per protocols Follow established procedures and protocols, and completes accurate and efficient documentation for each telephone triage encounter using appropriate internal and external resources. Become well...

48857355 Overview Positively impact patient care and outcomes by leading staff, managing operational processes and ensuring that patient needs are met; utilizing best practices and leadership skills to reach their maximum potential as frontline leaders. Responsibilities Clinical Practice Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with Case Manager regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs. Provide support to MedSurg and SCU, and to be a resource for all staff during shift. Takes patient assignment when census is high or to cover sick call/vacation. Supervisory Takes charge assignment, overseeing other staff RN's, LPN's, LNA's and Health Unit Coordinators. Oversees and monitors patient care/staff assignments, to include patient rounding and prioritizing staff needs for the shift. Oversees, and is primary clinical resource for Staff LPNs; to include administering initial dose of IV push medications,...

48732510 Overview Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and/or the Senior Director of Ambulatory Services, apply the nursing process when making nursing judgments and decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation/delivery, and evaluation of patient care, and documenting relevant data and care processes. Is knowledgeable of and performs within the scope of practice as delineated by the NH Board of Nursing. Responsibilities Clinical Use effective interviewing and physical assessment skills telephonically or face-to-face to perform patient/family health status assessments by collecting and analyzing physical and psychosocial data, identifying needs, problems and patterns/trends, rendering an appropriate nursing diagnosis/intervention, and evaluating patient’s response to plan of care. Exercise professional nursing judgment when performing a broad range of procedures and treatments, administering medications and prioritizing...

48613660 Overview The Circulating RN Works collaboratively with Surgical Team to ensure patient safety and positive patient outcomes. Monitor Surgical cases for continued sterility, and support surgical team from outside the sterile field. Thorough and complete intra-operative documentation, as well as case set up and preparation. This specialty works while adhering to AORN standards and practices. Call schedule (after training is complete) for overbook and emergent cases only and at a small critical access hospital with two OR’s and one endoscopy suite. Variable days into evening M-F with no holiday or weekend regular hours. Responsibilities General Clinical Practice Utilizes the nursing process in caring for all patients, to include: assessing symptoms, planning interventions, implementing treatment plans, evaluating responses to interventions, and revising plan based on overall effectiveness. Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide individualized care to the...

48130335 Overview The Manager, in support and at the direction of the Director of Clinical Services, has 24/7 accountability and is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and clinical operations of the Emergency Department. The manager supervises the work of the nursing staff, to include registered nurses (RNs), paramedics (NRP’s), advanced ER techs (AEMT’s/LPN’s), and health unit coordinators (HUC’s). The manager works to continually promote and sustain a high performing, professional, and efficient department while ensuring continuous quality care, patient and staff safety, and optimal patient access. It is the responsibility of the Manager to collaborate with the ED Educator to provide high quality training and educational opportunities for NLH ED nursing staff in an effort to increase overall effectiveness while improving the quality and safety of patient The Manager will work in conjunction with the Emergency Department Educator, Director of Clinical Services,...

47249659 Overview The House Supervisor provides direct nursing and administrative support for all clinical units to ensure continuity of patient care. In partnership with clinical leadership, providers and unit staff, the House Supervisor assures that the standards of nursing practice and the standards of performance are achieved. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development over the life span and demonstrates skill in application of this knowledge to the nursing care process. Responsibilities Promotes and maintains the mission, vision, values, philosophy and strategic goals of the organization Collaborates with providers, nurses and other members of the health care team to ensure effective delivery of patient care services with a focus on critical clinical events Continuously evaluates the needs of clinical care areas and assists nursing staff to meet patient care needs during acute volume fluctuations Evaluates staffing levels, patient volumes and coordinates...

46678403 Overview Positively impact patient care and outcomes by leading staff, managing operational processes and ensuring that patient needs are met; utilizing best practices and leadership skills to reach their maximum potential as frontline leaders. Responsibilities Clinical Practice Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with Case Manager regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs. Provide support to MedSurg and SCU, and to be a resource for all staff during shift. Takes patient assignment when census is high or to cover sick call/vacation. Supervisory Takes charge assignment, overseeing other staff RN's, LPN's, LNA's and Health Unit Coordinators. Oversees and monitors patient care/staff assignments, to include patient rounding and prioritizing staff needs for the shift. Oversees, and is primary clinical resource for Staff LPNs; to include administering initial dose of IV push medications,...

48928779 Overview Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and/or the Senior Director of Ambulatory Services, apply the nursing process when making nursing judgments and decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation/delivery, and evaluation of patient care, and documenting relevant data and care processes. Is knowledgeable of and performs within the scope of practice as delineated by the NH Board of Nursing. Responsibilities Clinical Use effective interviewing and physical assessment skills telephonically or face-to-face to perform patient/family health status assessments by collecting and analyzing physical and psychosocial data, identifying needs, problems and patterns/trends, rendering an appropriate nursing diagnosis/intervention, and evaluating patient’s response to plan of care. Exercise professional nursing judgment when performing a broad range of procedures and treatments, administering medications and prioritizing...