Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) New Graduates Welcome

AristaCare Health Services; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Achievement Bonus

Merit Bonus

Staffing Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Career Development

Job summary

AristaCare at Parkside in Linden, NJ is actively seeking New Jersey–licensed LPNs and RNs to join our skilled nursing team. Eligible nurses can receive up to $50,000 in federal CMS support on top of AristaCare's competitive pay rates, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

The CMS program requires a 30+ hour work week and a 3-year commitment. We offer bonuses (sign-on, referral, achievement, merit, staffing) and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) plus a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered New Jersey LPN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (new graduates welcome).
• Strong clinical, communication, and resident-focused care skills.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Resident-focused care

Education

NJ LPN license

Nursing program graduate

Job description

AristaCare at Parkside | Up to $50,000 in Federal CMS Benefits + AristaCare Bonuses!

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

AristaCare at Parkside is officially participating in the federal CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative. Eligible nurses can receive up to $50,000 in federal financial support—paid directly to you on top of AristaCare's competitive pay rates, extensive bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Federal CMS Program Benefits

• Up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment: Direct assistance toward qualifying nursing school loans.

• Up to $10,000 Additional Stipend: Available to qualifying nurses and recent nursing graduates.

• $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost: Payments are made directly to eligible nurses by CMS each quarter (taxable).

• Program Commitment: Requires an average of 30+ hours worked per week and a 3-year service commitment at a participating center.

AristaCare at Parkside Compensation & Perks

• Competitive LPN pay rates (Frills and No-Frills compensation options available)

• Sign-On, Referral, Achievement, Merit, and Staffing Bonuses

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Supportive team culture, structured orientation/mentorship, and clear paths for professional career development

Who Can Apply

• New RN and LPN graduates

• Hospital nurses exploring long-term care opportunities

• Home health and outpatient nurses

• Nurses with qualifying student loans

• Licensed nurses returning to the workforce

• Nurses looking for a rewarding long-term career in skilled nursing

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered New Jersey LPN license.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (new graduates welcome).

• Strong clinical, communication, and resident-focused care skills.

Location: AristaCare at Parkside — 400 W Stimpson Ave., Linden, NJ 07036

Learn More About CMS Eligibility: nursesfornursinghomes.cms.gov