Licensed Practical Nurse (for Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Floor Nurse)

KARE seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (for Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Floor Nurse) to join the team in Manchester, New Hampshire. This contract opportunity centers on delivering hands-on nursing support to residents in skilled nursing and assisted living environments throughout the Manchester area.

About This Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (for Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Floor Nurse) with KARE, you will serve as a vital floor presence, ensuring consistent clinical oversight and resident-centered care in Manchester, New Hampshire. The contract role emphasizes practical nursing contributions that maintain comfort, safety, and wellness standards for individuals level of independence. Candidates searching for LPN floor nurse roles near Manchester or KARE careers will find this position focused squarely on direct floor duties within skilled nursing and assisted living settings. You will apply your license to daily operations that promote positive outcomes while collaborating across the care continuum. This opportunity suits licensed practical nurses ready to contribute immediately in a New Hampshire long-term care context without remote work elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver medications, treatments, and ordered interventions according to resident care plans and LPN scope of practice.
• Observe, record, and report changes in resident condition, vital signs, and responses to care.
• Support activities of daily living and mobility assistance while encouraging resident independence.
• Perform routine clinical tasks such as wound monitoring, catheter care, and basic assessments on the floor.
• Communicate clearly with supervising nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary partners about care needs and updates.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all nursing actions and observations in facility records.
• Respond promptly to resident requests and emergencies while upholding infection-control and safety protocols.

Skills & Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential authorizing practice in New Hampshire.
• Demonstrated or transferable experience as a floor nurse within skilled nursing or assisted living settings.
• Solid knowledge of medication administration, vital-sign monitoring, and common geriatric conditions.
• Strong interpersonal communication and the ability to work cooperatively with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Comfort with electronic charting systems and precise clinical documentation habits.
• Compassionate, resident-focused attitude combined with organizational skills needed for busy floor shifts.
• Current certification in basic life support or willingness to obtain as required for direct-care roles.

Working at KARE

KARE is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment for Licensed Practical Nurse (for Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Floor Nurse) professionals based in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Applying for This Role

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