Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Guardian Home Care of NH
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description As a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN), you will be responsible for providing compassionate and
personalized care to clients needing assistance with daily living
activities, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Working
under the supervisor of the RN assigned to the case, Clinical
Director, or Director of Operations, you will support clients by
assessing their functional status in the areas of social, mental,
and physical health, economics, and activities of daily living.
Services provided will align with the Plan of Care established at
the initial assessment of the patient and at any time if you
identify a change in status or problems within the home, this needs
to be reported to the Director of Operations, Clinical Director and
if needed reported to the patients Case Manager and Primary Care
Physician. Educational and Professional: Certificate as a Licensed
Practical Nurse from an accredited school of nursing; Valid License
as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Hampshire One (1)
year of Medical/Surgical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Home Health experience preferred, but not required. Current CPR
certification. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel
from place to place. Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent oral,
written and reading communication skills Resourcefulness,
flexibility and integrity Ability to work independently Proficient
in taking vital signs Ability to make meaningful observations and
document these findings Respectful of people and their cultural,
religious, and ethnic differences Able to work effectively with
people and function as part of a team Ability to organize and
prioritize work within caseload to meet patient/ family/MD/Payor
needs and required documentation within required time lines
Responsibilities: Provides nursing care to assigned patients under
the direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) or another
assigned supervisor. Collects data through observation and
communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in
patient assessment and care planning. Participates as a member of
the health care team. Delivers care in accordance with the patient
care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and
principles of relationship-based care. Tools/Equipment: Hoyer Lift
Glucose monitors or meters - Glucometers Gait Belt Therapeutic ice
packs or pillows – Ice caps; Ice collars Sharps disposal Walker
Wheelchair Cane Tub seat Transfer/slide board Physical Demands:
Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds Patient
transfers with no assistance for direct patient care Standing,
walking, stair climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching while
administering patient care in the home Reaching and handling
Adequate eyesight for reading, writing, driving, and performing
tasks Aptitudes: Have the ability to understand verbal and written
instructions. Read and write documentation in patient record. Work
with the hands and fingers to manipulate large and small objects.
Guardian Home Care of NH, LLC’s Dedication: We are committed to
embodying the essence of exceptional care and hospitality, ensuring
that both our staff and clients experience the utmost respect and
attention to detail in every interaction. This entails: Cultivating
enduring relationships built on mutual respect Establishing trust
with our clients through exemplary conduct Creating an environment
where clients feel embraced and valued Delivering unparalleled
service quality Interacting with every client in a manner that
honors their dignity and worth Giving priority to communication
initiated by any Guardian Home Care of NH, LLC team member seeking
assistance for a client. Guardian Home Care of NH, LLC is an equal
opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion
in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any
kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any
other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or
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