Licensed Practical Nurse - Flexible 12-Hour Shifts

Jewish Home at Rockleigh; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Jewish Home Family in Rockleigh, NJ invites applications for a nursing role providing direct resident care and supervising CNAs. The position offers flex shifts with 12-hour options and full-time, part-time, or per diem schedules.

You will ensure care plans compliance, document accurately, and collaborate with physicians to optimize resident well-being. Qualified candidates must hold a NJ RN or LPN license and maintain good standing.

Qualifications

• Must possess a NJ RN/LPN license and be in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to supervise CNAs and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
• Ensure nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures of the facility.
• Ensure staff are in compliance with their job descriptions.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge Residents as required and complete all necessary documentation.
• Complete accident/ incident reports as necessary.
• Perform administrative duties such as charting, reports, evaluations, and studies as necessary.
• Encourage Physicians to review treatment plans and sign orders and notes.
• Chart nurses' notes reflecting provided care and Resident response.
• Report discrepancies concerning physician orders, diet changes, or charting errors to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Perform routine nursing assessments including pain, falls, pressure ulcers, restraints, nutrition, and hydration.
• Order, prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Develop work assignments and assist in completing and performing such assignments.
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services ordered by the physician.
• Consult with the Resident’s Physician for care and rehabilitation as necessary.
• Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feeding, dressing changes, IV monitoring, etc.
• Ensure unit care rooms and treatment areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Ensure appropriate handwashing and infection control procedures are followed.
• Review care plans daily and inform Nurse Supervisor of changes.
• Ensure CNAs refer to the care plan before daily care.
• Report and investigate all allegations of Resident abuse and/or property misappropriation.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Medication administration

Resident care planning

Education

NJ RN/LPN license

Job description

Jewish Home Family in Rockleigh, NJ invites applications for a nursing role providing direct resident care and supervising CNAs. The position offers flex shifts with 12-hour options and full-time, part-time, or per diem schedules.

You will ensure care plans compliance, document accurately, and collaborate with physicians to optimize resident well-being. Qualified candidates must hold a NJ RN or LPN license and maintain good standing.