LPN Per Diem all shifts

Highbridge Healthcare; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Montclair Care Center is seeking a Per Diem LPN to cover day and night shifts. The role involves supervising CNAs, admitting and discharging residents, and ensuring nursing standards are followed.

Requirements include a valid LPN license and a nursing degree, with strong communication skills and basic computer literacy. Per diem hours offer flexibility and competitive compensation point with negotiable rate.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree or be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice in this state.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the CNAs in the unit.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Provide discipline and evaluations of assigned CNAs per rules and guidelines.
• Plan shifts, services, and activities with nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Maintain documentation and report on shift activities.
• Coordinate with other departments and families to meet resident care needs.
• Participate in quality assurance and facility surveys as needed.
• Assist in updating discharge plans and nursing service plans.
• Complete risk management for incidents as required.

Skills

LPN license

Nursing knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Montclair Care Center is looking for Per Diem LPN to work 7-3, 3-11 and 11-7 Shifts. Easy access to public transportation. Rate negotiable.

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensures that nursing care is provided according to established nursing standards and policies. Renders nursing care to patient per state and federal regulations.

BENEFITS:

• Insurance

• PTO

• Holidays

• Sick days

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the CNA’s working in the unit.

• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, as required.

• Provide discipline and evaluations of assigned CNA’s in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Center.

• Issue verbal and written disciplinary warnings to assigned CNA‘s for violations of current rules, regulations, and guidelines of the Center.

• Meet with your assigned nursing personnel, including CNA’s in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities.

• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.

• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift, as required.

• Communicate with other department and family members when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s care needs are met.

• The nurse will be part of the maintaining and implementing the facility quality assurance program for the nursing service department.

• The nurse will be part of the Facility surveys or inspections made by authorized government agencies, as may be requested.

• Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan, as required.

• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan, as necessary.

• Complete risk management for accident/incident reports, as required.

Education

• Must possess, at a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate from an approved LPN program.

Experience

• Not applicable. On-the-job training provided.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice in this state.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess basic computer knowledge.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.