Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Local / Travel - LPNLTMK

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Local / Travel

Location: Falmouth, MA
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks (Extendable)
Shift: Evening Shift – 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Schedule: 5 × 8-hour shifts per week
Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and holiday required
Weekly Gross Pay: $1,900 – $2,050

Position Overview

A long-term care facility is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a local or travel contract assignment. The LPN will provide direct nursing care, oversee nursing assistants, and ensure high-quality resident care in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise day-to-day activities of nursing assistants

• Plan and coordinate shift-based nursing services and activities

• Complete admission, transfer, and discharge documentation accurately

• Receive, transcribe, and implement physician orders

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders

• Monitor residents’ conditions and document nursing notes clearly and timely

• Communicate new admissions and care updates to nursing staff

• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and inspections as required

• Perform nursing administrative and supervisory duties

• Assist with resident and family orientation to the facility

• Make rounds with physicians and coordinate resident care plans

• Review charts for medication, diet, and treatment accuracy

• Maintain adequate floor stock of medications and supplies

• Perform clinical procedures including catheter care, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, and specimen collection

• Monitor and record vital signs (TPRs, blood pressure, etc.)

• Provide patient and family education related to health care needs

• Ensure resident confidentiality and adherence to residents’ rights

• Support end-of-life care when required

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program

• Active, unencumbered Massachusetts LPN license

• BLS/CPR and AED certification (required)

• Minimum 1 year experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions

• Leadership and supervisory capability

• Knowledge of nursing practices, regulations, and long-term care standards

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and meet physical job requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.