LPN 3-11 Shift

Alaris Health at The Atrium; Journal Square (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaris Health at The Atrium in Jersey City, NJ seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide resident care, treatment and services. The role includes assisting in orientation of nursing staff, supervising unit operations, and leading daily activities per state and federal regulations.

Requirements include graduation from an approved practical nursing program and NJ nursing license; geriatric experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and independent problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current license by New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• Rehabilitative or geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Manual dexterity with instruments and equipment.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, government agencies and the public.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Active role in direct resident assessment and care.
• Assist in developing and implementing resident and nursing care plans.
• Count and record class drugs at shift start and end.
• Communicate pertinent data to charge nurse, supervisor and physician.
• Provide residents with emotional and physical comfort and safety.
• Assist physicians in rounds and examinations.
• Supervise and coordinate nursing personnel in care delivery per regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Direct resident assessment

Communication with staff

Independent problem solving

Education

Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing

Job description

Alaris Health at The Atrium, a 113-bed assisted living in Jersey City, New Jersey, seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) 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
• 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

LPN 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
• Possess manual dexterity to handle instruments and equipment and visual and aural acuity to detect changes in residents’ conditions
• Ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary