Lead LPN - Geriatric Care & Unit Leadership

Optimacare; Cedar Grove (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove is seeking a licensed practical nurse to deliver comprehensive resident care and support daily operations on the unit. You will assist in nursing leadership, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations to maintain high care standards.

The role emphasizes direct patient assessment, accurate medication administration, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with physicians to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing.
• Ability to positively interact with residents, families and staff.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct resident care and treatment.
• Administer residents’ medication and/or treatment.
• Assist in developing and implementing resident and nursing care plans.
• Count and record controlled substances at shift start/end.
• Communicate pertinent data to charge nurse, superior and/or physician.
• Provide emotional and physical comfort and ensure resident safety.
• Assist physicians during rounds and examinations.
• Supervise nursing personnel in direct resident care per regulations.
• Aim to deliver high-quality, compassionate service to residents and families.

Kenntnisse

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Resident care

Supervisory ability

Ausbildung

LPN diploma (practical nursing)

Jobbeschreibung

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove is seeking a licensed practical nurse to deliver comprehensive resident care and support daily operations on the unit. You will assist in nursing leadership, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations to maintain high care standards.

The role emphasizes direct patient assessment, accurate medication administration, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with physicians to optimize resident outcomes.