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Nurse (RN or LPN) | Per Diem / PRN (All shifts!)

Cedar Healthcare Center

Portsmouth, NH

Shift
8-hour
Unit
Rehab

Posted Jun 17 · New grads welcomed

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour
Term
Per Diem
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Now Under New Management!

Join Our Team at Cedar Healthcare Center – Nurse (RN or LPN)

Cedar Healthcare Center, a senior living and rehabilitation community in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking a dependable and compassionate Nurse to join our team.

We are currently hiring for per diem / PRN positions with flexible scheduling — with the option for part-time morning shifts if desired.

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Position: Nurse (RN or LPN!)

Schedule

Per diem / PRN – Flexible scheduling (work when it fits your schedule!)

Optional part-time morning shifts available (7:00am – 3:00pm)

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Pay Range: $33.00 - $53.00 (varying based on license and years of experience)

What You’ll Do

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with care plans, policies, and state/federal regulations

Supervise and direct daily activities of LNAs, LPNs, and assigned staff

Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges

Assess resident conditions and communicate changes to physicians and families

Transcribe and implement physician orders

Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions

Perform treatments, including wound care, and document progress

Provide skilled nursing care such as IV administration, tube feedings, suctioning, and colostomy care as needed

Conduct rounds to ensure resident needs are met and staff performance is on track

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and updates

Support infection control, QAPI initiatives, and survey readiness

Maintain accurate documentation and appropriate supply levels

What We’re Looking For

Current, unrestricted RN or LPN license in New Hampshire

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

CPR/BLS certification

Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills

Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Long-term care experience preferred, but new grads welcome!

Why Join Cedar Healthcare Center?

Flexible scheduling — pick up shifts that work for you

Opportunity to work across different shifts

Supportive team environment

Competitive pay with

  • shift differentials

Great option for those balancing school, family, or another job

If you're looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and a team that values compassionate, high-quality care, we’d love to connect with you.

Cedar Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment Long-term care experience preferred, but new grads welcome! Why Join Cedar Healthcare Center? Flexible scheduling - pick up shifts that work for you Opportunit…· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • LPN
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Working with individuals requiring tube feeding
  • Staff performance monitoring
  • CPR Certification
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  • Nursing
  • Staff supervision
  • Long-term care regulations
  • Caregiving documentation requirements

Place

City
Portsmouth, NH
Median rent
$1,869/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$106,219/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
4% above the national average

New Hampshire index 104.2, where 100 is the national average.

Portsmouth is a compact coastal city where brick-lined Market Square, centuries-old wharf buildings, and a working harbor give every shift change a postcard backdrop. Nurses drawn to New England maritime charm—lobster rolls, Prescott Park concerts, and nearby beaches—will feel at home in this historic seaport.

Map showing the location of Portsmouth, NH
Approximate location in Portsmouth, NH. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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