LPN- Per Diem

Monarch Communities; Herbertsville (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Free Parking

Job summary

Monarch Communities Senior Living is a growing company focused on the health and well-being of residents and team members. The Wellness Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care with emphasis on holistic wellness and helps supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by Certified Nursing Assistants.

Requirements include an LPN license, graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, and 2 years' experience in long-term care or related settings; familiarity with Alzheimer’s care is

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN license.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years experience in long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting.
• Experience with residents with Alzheimer’s or dementias preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the health, safety, and well-being of all residents.
• Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration.
• Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies.
• Maintaining clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state and local standards.
• Promote the highest degree of service to residents while leading and demonstrating the mission of the company.
• Conduct thorough resident assessments.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Monarch Communities Senior Living is a growing company dedicated to the emotional and physical health and well-being of their residents and team members. Opportunities for education and growth.

Job Description

Led by the community's Health and Wellness Director (RN), our Wellness Nurse is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who provides direct nursing care to the Residents with an emphasis on holistic wellness. They also help supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by care staff of Certified Nursing Assistants.

Salary Range: $35.00 - $36.00 / Hour

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitors the health, safety, and well-being of all residents
• Assisting in training and monitoring of medication administration
• Supervise care staff in accordance with current state regulations and community policies
• Maintaining clinical quality assurance in accordance with federal, state and local standards
• Promote the highest degree of service to our residents while leading and demonstrating the mission of the company
• Conduct thorough resident assessments

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, with current LPN license
• At least 2 years’ experience with long-term care, assisted living, home health or hospital setting preferred
• Experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, and of nursing practices, techniques and methods applied to health and wellness resident
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Free Parking

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.