Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)

Community Options, Inc.; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The LPN will deliver nursing care in a community setting, following the nursing process and collaborating with the health team, individuals, and families.

Requirements include a nursing license in NJ, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Pay rate is $30 per hour; employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with program standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid RN/LPN license in the state of New Jersey.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• Ability to calculate medication dosages accurately.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations clearly.
• Employment contingent on background checks (criminal, central registry, child abuse registry, drug testing).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care ordered by a physician and compliant with professional standards.
• Coordinate with ISP/PCP to include health concerns and behavioral developments.
• Attend medical appointments as directed by individuals’ plans.
• Train staff on medical needs of assigned individuals.
• Monitor health status and refer to medical services when needed.
• Maintain medication administration logs and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure program documentation and billing records are complete and timely.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, families, and organizations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for care planning.
• Cooperate with license/department staff during inspections and inquiries.
• Support compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medication dosage calculation

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a skilled Parttime Licensed Practical Nurse in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The L.P.N. delivers care to individuals in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

Pay Rate: 30.00per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
• Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
• Valid nursing license
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports
• Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V