LPN/LVN - Long Term Care

EGA Associates, LLC; Lyons (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EGA Associates, LLC is seeking licensed practical nurses for a future contract in New Jersey long-term care settings. The role covers adult, geriatric, and psychiatric patients, requiring BLS certification and a state-licensed LPN.

Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, the LPN will work within a team, demonstrating increasing independence and adherence to care plans while documenting medication administration and patient responses.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered nursing license in a U.S. state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• LPN graduate from a state-approved school.
• VA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing in Long Term Care units for adult, geriatric, and psychiatric patients.
• Demonstrate increasing independence in patient care management.
• Administer and document medications per facility policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with RN/MD and nursing team; communicate changes in patient condition.

Skills

AHA BLS

Education

State-approved LPN program

Job description

Future Opportunity

Requirements

• AHA BLS
• Any active, unencumbered State license

Hours

• Days and evening shifts - 8 hrs

Job Description

• Contract LPN will provide skilled nursing toIntermediate/Medical Nursing Home Long term care units for long term care patientsand Psychiatric patients.
• Contract LPN demonstrates increasingly more independencein his/her management of patient care.
• The Contract LPN demonstrates competence incaring for adult psychiatric, medical and geriatric patients. Under the supervision ofthe Nurse Manager, LPN works closely with others as needed in Ambulatory Care,
  Critical Care, Nursing Home units or the Emergency Room. The nurse functions bothindependently and dependently with guidance and direction from Nurse Manager ordesignee.
• LPN shall have knowledge and skills sufficient to prepare, administer, andappropriately document commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous,intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approvedlocal facility policies and procedures.
• Observation and documentation willinclude patient’s response to medication administered and the reporting ofany noted change in patient’s condition to RN or MD/DO.
• Demonstratedability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact inan appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and othersupportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporatingacceptable, established customer service standards into practice.
• VAexperience is preferred.
• LPN required to be a graduate of a state approved school ofpractical/vocational nursing.
• The minimum requirement for all LPN’sassigned to the NJHCS shall include Nurses must have active, currentregistration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, theCommonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• A current CPR/BLS certificate by the American Heart Association is required.

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

This is an anticipated opportunity. EGA is currently identifying qualified candidates in support of a potential future contract. The position is contingent upon contract award, client approval, funding availability, and successful completion of all applicable screening, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.