Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) WEEKENDS

Community Options, Inc.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday!/

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers/team

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse in River Edge, NJ to provide nursing care in a community setting, applying the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

Starting pay is $34.00 per hour for PT and PRN weekends. The role requires an active nursing license, a nursing degree or equivalent, and at least one year of experience with individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field

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 part time Licensed Practical Nurse in River Edge, NJ. 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.

Starting pay is $34.00/per hour PT & PRN- weekends

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

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