Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Erickson Senior Living; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 56,481; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Education assistance and certification reimbursement

Onsite medical centers

Gated community with security

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A leading senior living provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pequannock Township, New Jersey. This role emphasizes patient-centered care with responsibilities including medication administration, resident assessments, and care plan updates. Candidates should have a passion for caring for seniors, a nursing program background, and ideally a year of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and a supportive workplace culture are offered, alongside exceptional benefits including education assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care preferred.
• A passion to care for seniors is essential.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with residents and families, supporting needs.
• Assess, observe, and evaluate residents' clinical conditions.
• Update care plans as needed based on changes.
• Supervise and lead care associates.
• Administer medications timely and accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Strong resident advocacy

Experience with electronic medical records

Education

Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program

Job description

Job Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Location & Compensation

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living, Pompton Plains, New Jersey.

Compensation: $30.00 - $41.00 per hour, including shift differential based on experience.

Shifts

Per Diem and Part Time LPNs.

What Sets Us Apart

• Work in a patient-centered setting with a team that cares for the whole person and supports your work-life balance.
• Our team of medical professionals provides personalized routine and wellness care, sick visits, and specialized nursing care exclusively to residents at our onsite medical center, in assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and at home.
• You’ll have unlimited opportunity to excel and grow as you work closely with residents and their families.
• We offer a secure, supportive workplace, competitive salaries, and exceptional benefits, including paid CEUs, for ongoing advancement.

Responsibilities

• Developing relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs and focusing on placing the resident first.
• Assessing, observing, and evaluating resident’s clinical condition, document findings in the resident electronic medical record, and notify the provider and/or RN when necessary.
• Updating or modifying care plans as needed to reflect any changes to a resident’s care and service needs.
• Supervising and leading care associates.
• Administering medications timely, accurately, and according to orders.
• Participating in meetings related to resident outcomes and care.
• Responding to residents, family, or responsible parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Participating in the review of clinical indicator reviews – falls, wounds, nutrition, antipsychotic use, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by RN clinical leader.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401(k) for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents.
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Gated community with 24/7 security.
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care is preferred.
• A passion to care for seniors and be a strong resident advocate.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130‑acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.