Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Memory Care

United Methodist Communities; Ocean City (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

United Methodist Communities is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our memory care unit at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ. This part-time night role involves caring for residents with dementia, administering medications per care plans, and documenting care for continuity between shifts.

Qualified candidates hold a NJ LPN license, current CPR, and at least 2 years of dementia/memory care nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in New Jersey (NJ)
• Current CPR certification
• 2+ years nursing experience in dementia or memory care
• Strong communication skills with memory-impaired residents

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing care to residents living with dementia and memory loss
• Administer medications and treatments according to each resident's care plan
• Document care clearly so the next shift has what they need
• Make regular rounds to check on residents and catch changes early
• Get to know residents personally and work closely with the care team around them

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Dementia care experience

Education

LPN license - New Jersey

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN -Memory Care
The Shores, a UMC community | Ocean City, NJ

$31.31 to $36 per hour based on experience, plus shift and weekend differentials. Part-time nights caring for residents living with dementia at The Shores in Ocean City, NJ. United Methodist Communities has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years running, and 87% of our team members say their work here truly makes a difference. The Shores has served New Jersey seniors for more than a century, and our memory care team is central to that mission.

What You'll Do:

• Provide hands-on nursing care to residents living with dementia and memory loss
• Administer medications and treatments according to each resident's care plan
• Document care clearly so the next shift has what they need
• Make regular rounds to check on residents and catch changes early
• Get to know residents personally and work closely with the care team around them

What You'll Need:

Required:

• Active LPN license in New Jersey
• Current CPR certification
• 2 or more years of nursing experience in dementia or memory care
• Strong communication skills, especially with residents who have memory loss

Pay and Benefits:

• $31.31 to $36 per hour based on experience
• Shift differentials: $2/hour midday and evening, $2/hour nights, $1.50/hour weekends
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life and voluntary life insurance
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and e-learning access
• Generous paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program and discount programs

Schedule:

Part-time. Night shift, 11pm to 7am, currently open.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.