Covenant Living·Keene, New Hampshire
Responsible for delivering direct physical patient care and administering medications and treatments according to physician orders. The role involves documenting resident conditions, maintaining clinical charts, and communicating observations to the nursing supervisor.
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This position is accountable for delivering patient care according to established policies and procedures.
The position is responsible for carrying out direct physical cares, administration of medications and treatments according to physician's orders, documentation of resident needs and conditions, and when indicated, direction of other non-licensed personnel on the nursing unit.
This position may be designated as "responsible/ charge" on a unit on a particular shift, but is accountable to the LPN for monitoring and RN for supervision.
Communicate on a regular basis with the charge nurse regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc.
Observe residents' medical, mental and emotional conditions and communicate changes to appropriate staff.
When indicated is responsible for notifying the supervisor and family members according to prescribed procedures.
Assist in the admission and orientation of new residents to the facility; Provide explanation and offer understanding of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures and provide support relating to medical care as appropriate.
Maintain clinical charts and medication records and other medical and department records.
Responsible for security of medications on the unit.
Prepare, administer and record medications according to physicians' orders.
Assure the inventory of medications, re-ordering as needed.
Count and record controlled substances.
Is responsible to notify the supervisor when resident's medication is about to be stopped or prescriptions are expiring.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Required Degree: High School Diploma Certificate(s): Licensed Medication Nursing Aide in appropriate state Completion of a state approved program "Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel", including testing of skills by a licensed nurse at the facility and presentation of certificate of completion from the above course.
Requires a High School Diploma and a Licensed Medication Nursing Aide certification from a state-approved program. Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a Licensed Nursing Assistant, including six months in a long-term geriatric setting.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.
