Licensed Practical Nurse - Senior Living (Nights/Weekends)

Actors-Fund-of-Americ; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ is seeking a Full Time or Per-Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of an RN. The new rates are $34/HR - $37/HR with a $2.00 shift differential for Nights and Weekends, in an accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehab setting.

This hourly position offers shifts 7am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, and 11pm-7:30am with scheduling flexibility including every weekend or every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in New Jersey.
• Minimum of 1-year experience as an LPN.
• Knowledge of electronic charting a plus.
• Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities and crisis.
• Tactful and courteous with residents, families, practitioners and others.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Have an understanding of, affection for, and a desire to work with the aging.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents and evaluate their plans of care throughout stay.
• Coordinate nursing services to maintain resident care.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Ensure adequate supply of medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Administer treatments such as catheterization, tube feeding, dressings, colostomy and drainage bags.
• Complete and file records upon admission and residence.
• Report and investigate allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of property.

Skills

LPN Certification

Nursing Assessment

Medication Administration

EHR knowledge

Crisis Management

Education

Nursing Diploma/Degree

Job description

The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ is seeking a Full Time or Per-Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of an RN. The new rates are $34/HR - $37/HR with a $2.00 shift differential for Nights and Weekends, in an accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehab setting.

This hourly position offers shifts 7am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm, and 11pm-7:30am with scheduling flexibility including every weekend or every other weekend.