Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Staffing

United Methodist Communities; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

United Methodist Communities’ HomeWorks Staffing in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Staffing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for per diem shifts. The role offers $35 per hour with day, evening, and night shifts, including weekends.

You will provide resident care per care plans, document observations, and collaborate with nurses and caregivers to support memory care and assisted living communities. This flexible role supports a variety of schedules while ensuring high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey LPN license.
• At least 1 year of experience in memory care, assisted living, or another healthcare setting.
• Flu vaccine for shifts inside a UMC community (exemptions may be requested).

Responsibilities

• Fulfill scheduled shifts as assigned and provide coverage in accordance with community needs.
• Deliver individualized care and support based on each resident’s care plan, preferences, and daily needs.
• Complete routine resident rounds, monitor well‑being, and respond promptly to requests for assistance.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care provided, resident observations, and significant changes in condition.
• Communicate effectively with incoming staff to support continuity of care between shifts.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, caregivers, and other team members to support resident care and daily operations.
• Build professional relationships with residents while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – New Jersey

1 year memory care/assisted living experience

Job description

Staffing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$35 per hour | Per Diem
HomeWorks, a division of United Methodist Communities
Northern New Jersey

Join our HomeWorks Staffing team in Northern New Jersey. This per diem position offers $35 per hour. Pick the day, evening, or night shifts that fit your life, including weekends.

About the Division

UMC HomeWorks is the in-home care and staffing team of United Methodist Communities, a New Jersey nonprofit that has served older adults for more than 100 years. OurStaffing LPNs deliver resident care and clinical support throughout UMC’s assisted living, memory care, and healthcare communities.

What you'll do

• Fulfill scheduled shifts as assigned and provide coverage in accordance with community needs
• Deliver individualized care and support based on each resident’s care plan, preferences, and daily needs
• Complete routine resident rounds, monitor well-being, and respond promptly to requests for assistance
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care provided, resident observations, and significant changes in condition
• Communicate effectively with incoming staff to support continuity of care between shifts
• Work collaboratively with nurses, caregivers, and other team members to support resident care and daily operations
• Build professional, positive relationships with residents while helping maintain a safe and supportive environment

What you'll need

• Active New Jersey LPN license
• At least 1 year of experience in memory care, assisted living, or another healthcare setting
• Flu vaccine for shifts inside a UMC community (medical and religious exemptions may be requested)
• Age 18 or older

Pay and benefits:

• Pay: $35.00/hour
• Flexible scheduling

Schedule

• Per diem position
• Day, evening, and night shifts available, including weekends

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.