LPN

Optimacare; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Health at Cedar Grove is seeking a licensed practical nurse to deliver comprehensive resident care and support daily operations on the unit. You will assist in nursing leadership, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations to maintain high care standards.

The role emphasizes direct patient assessment, accurate medication administration, care planning, documentation, and collaboration with physicians to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing.
• Ability to positively interact with residents, families and staff.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and treatment.
• Administer residents’ medication and/or treatment.
• Assist in developing and implementing resident and nursing care plans.
• Count and record controlled substances at shift start/end.
• Communicate pertinent data to charge nurse, superior and/or physician.
• Provide emotional and physical comfort and ensure resident safety.
• Assist physicians during rounds and examinations.
• Supervise nursing personnel in direct resident care per regulations.
• Aim to deliver high-quality, compassionate service to residents and families.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Resident care

Supervisory ability

Education

LPN diploma (practical nursing)

Job description

Alaris Health at Cedar Grov, a 217 bed-skilled nursing Center in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide resident care, treatment and services to the residents of the Center, assist in the orientation and supervision of nursing personnel, attend to the unit’s daily operations each shift and unit level and assume leadership responsibilities. Additional responsibilities include:

• assuming an active role in direct resident assessment and care
• administering residents’ medication and/or treatment
• assisting in developing and implementing resident and nursing care plans
• counting and recording class drugs at the beginning and end of every shift
• communicating pertinent data to charge nurse, superior and/or physician
• providing residents emotional and physical comfort and ensuring their safety
• assisting physicians in making rounds and examining residents
• supervising and coordinating nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence with state and federal regulations
• and above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing
• Currently licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Rehabilitative or geriatric nursing experience is preferred
• Able to withstand strenuous physical activity
• Possess manual dexterity to handle instruments and equipment and visual and aural acuity to detect changes in residents’ conditions
• Possess understanding, patience and tact in dealing with infirm, chronic or acutely ill residents, their families and visitors
• Ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public
• General knowledge of personnel policies and procedures and an understanding of supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language, which may be of a technical nature