Licensed Vocational Nurse - Full Time (NOC Shift)

Good Samaritan; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Bloomfield, NJ is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for night-shift, part-time care in a 70-bed long-term care facility. The LPN will provide nursing care under supervision, administer medications, and support residents and families in a Christian nonprofit setting.

The role offers a robust benefits package and a sign-on incentive as part of the organization's commitment to quality care and service since 1922.

Qualifications

• Current valid LPN license in the state nursing board.
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in long-term care and IV therapy may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to residents under supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and monitor resident status.
• Document resident interactions, care provided, and outcomes; collaborates with the care team.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Associate degree in practical nursing (preferred)

Job description

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: GSS NE Bloomfield Shift: 12 Hours - Night Shifts Job Schedule: Part time Pay Info: $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available! Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Bloomfield our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! Bloomfield is a 70 bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services, averaging 25 - 35 residents.

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Active RN or LPN license required at time of hire

Job Function: Nursing

The Long Term Care (LTC) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan. Possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents. Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans. Knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Associate degree in practical nursing is preferred. If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing. Must have attended a pre-licensure nursing program that included supervised clinical experience across the life span as part of the curriculum or have had a minimum of 400 hours of experience as LPN at another facility. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training or experience requirements. Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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