LPN-Direct Support Professional

Guided Steps; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Annuity

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Guided Steps, an approved DDD provider, seeks compassionate LPNs to deliver skilled nursing care in clients' homes across New Jersey. You will work under a supervising RN with autonomy within the LPN scope and travel to service locations as needed.

The role emphasizes experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, G-tube care, wound care, and accurate documentation. Flexible per diem assignments offer varied scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted New Jersey LPN license.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of two years direct LPN nursing experience.
• Experience in home care or care of medically complex individuals.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Experience with G-tube care and enteral feedings.
• Ability to work independently under RN supervision and travel to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and skilled nursing treatments.
• Provide G-tube care and enteral feedings.
• Perform wound care and monitor skin integrity.
• Provide catheter care and other nursing procedures.
• Monitor seizure-related care needs and respiratory care as trained.
• Monitor vital signs and changes in health status.
• Maintain MARs and nursing documentation.
• Collaborate with caregivers, healthcare providers, and supervising RN.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited practical nursing program

Tools

CPR/BLS equipment

Job description

Location: Newton, NJ, Sussex County

Employment Type: Per Diem

Compensation: $32-$37.50 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and clinical skills

Schedule: Flexible, based on assigned nursing needs

Position Summary

Guided Steps, an approved DDD provider, is seeking compassionate, reliable, and experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide skilled nursing care to an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home. The LPN will provide direct nursing services under the direction and supervision of the agency's Registered Nurse (RN). The individual has unique needs that requires personalized care and support. The following outlines general responsibilities, which may vary based on the individual’s specific needs, goals, and level of support required.

Essential Responsibilities may include:

• Administer prescribed medications and skilled nursing treatments.
• Provide G-tube care, enteral feedings, and medication administration through feeding tubes.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and ongoing skin monitoring.
• Provide catheter care and other prescribed nursing procedures.
• Monitor seizure-related care needs.
• Provide respiratory care, including suctioning when appropriately trained and authorized.
• Monitor vital signs, blood glucose levels, and changes in health status.
• Maintain accurate MARs and nursing documentation.
• Collaborate with caregivers, healthcare providers, and the supervising RN.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct nursing care as an LPN required.
• Experience in home care, private duty nursing, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care, or care of medically complex individuals required.
• Experience with medication administration required.
• Experience with G-tube care and enteral feedings required.
• Experience caring for individuals with complex medical needs.
• Strong clinical observation, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within the LPN scope of practice and under appropriate RN supervision.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned service locations.
• Ability to successfully complete all agency onboarding, credentialing, and background screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with seizure management, respiratory care, suctioning, wound care, and catheter care.
• Familiarity with individualized nursing care plans and medically complex populations.
• Previous experience providing services in a home or community-based setting.

Compensation, Benefits & Scheduling

• Competitive hourly compensation of $32-$37.50 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and clinical skills.
• Per diem opportunities with flexible scheduling.
• Nursing assignments provided in individuals' homes throughout New Jersey.
• Travel between service locations may be required.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with agency policy for eligible work-related travel.
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Annuity
• Holiday pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guided Steps NJ, Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.