LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
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Job summary
Resources for Human Development (RHD) in New Jersey is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Group Home team as a Group Home Nurse. You will provide clinical oversight, health monitoring, medication support, and care coordination in a residential setting to promote wellness and independence.
This full-time role involves working with residents, families, and healthcare providers to ensure safe, person-centered care.
Qualifications
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills.
- Knowledge of medication administration and medical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical oversight, coordination, and direct nursing intervention.
- Coordinate medical appointments and communicate with physicians, specialists, and providers.
- Administer medications and monitor effectiveness; maintain MARs.
- Train residential staff on health-related procedures and care plans.
- Maintain accurate nursing documentation and ensure confidentiality and compliance.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’re seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as a Group Home Nurse.
This is an opportunity to use your nursing skills in a community-based residential setting where you can build meaningful relationships and make a direct impact on the lives of the individuals you support. You’ll provide clinical oversight, health monitoring, medication support, and care coordination while promoting wellness, independence, and quality of life.
Resources for Human Development (RHD) provides person-centered services designed to help individuals achieve greater independence, stability, and success.
As a Group Home LPN, you’ll work closely with residents, families, healthcare providers, and program staff to ensure individuals receive comprehensive medical support in a safe, supportive, and home-like environment.
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay, access your earned wages before payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Community-Based Nursing Experience
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Support the health and well-being of individuals living in residential programs
- Make a difference through person-centered nursing care
- Help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life
- Build meaningful relationships with residents and their support systems
- Join a mission-driven organization
As the Group Home LPN, you will provide clinical oversight, coordination, and direct nursing intervention related to the health and medical needs of individuals living in the home.
You’ll work closely with residents, caregivers, program staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure medical needs are identified, appropriately addressed, documented, and incorporated into each individual’s overall support.
- Assess and monitor residents’ physical health needs.
- Identify changes in health status and communicate concerns to appropriate providers and team members.
- Provide direct nursing interventions and support as needed.
- Promote wellness, preventive care, and healthy living practices.
- Monitor ongoing medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Maintain accurate medication administration records.
- Monitor effectiveness of medications and report concerns.
- Educate residents about medications and health conditions.
- Ensure medication practices follow agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Schedule and coordinate medical appointments and follow-up care.
- Communicate with physicians, specialists, pharmacies, and other providers.
- Assist with implementing medical recommendations and treatment plans.
- Advocate for residents during medical appointments and healthcare interactions.
- Ensure continuity of care among all providers and support staff.
- Provide health-related instruction and support to residential staff.
- Train staff on individual healthcare needs and procedures.
- Reinforce safe medication and health-related practices.
- Serve as a nursing resource for program staff.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.
- Ensure medical records remain current and complete.
- Protect resident confidentiality and privacy.
- Ensure compliance with agency policies, state regulations, and healthcare standards.
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, and quality improvement activities.
You may be a great fit if you are:
- Compassionate and resident-focused
- Skilled in medication administration and nursing care
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in a residential setting
- An effective communicator
- Able to collaborate with healthcare providers and support staff
- Dependable and professional
- Committed to person-centered care
- Passionate about helping others achieve greater independence
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills
- Knowledge of medication administration and medical documentation
- Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, residents, and staff
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to complete required background clearances
- Basic computer and documentation skills
- Ability to complete all required training and certifications
- Full-Time
- Community-based residential setting
- Schedule flexibility may be required based on resident and program needs.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to assist with resident support when necessary.
- Ability to lift and move objects as required by the position.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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