LPN Weekend Baylor Shift

Ocean Healthcare; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Matched 401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Serenity Hospice in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care across home settings. The role includes developing individualized plans, performing regular check-ups, and coordinating with families to support comfort and well-being.

The schedule is full-time with weekend and evening on-call responsibilities. Candidates must hold an NJ LPN license, have strong communication skills, and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Current driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Unlimited access to a reliable car.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care at patients' residences in a hospice setting.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to ensure continuous, comprehensive care.
• Understand hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles.
• Communicate compassionately with patients and families.
• Document clinical care per Hospice standards in a timely manner.
• Participate in on-call duties including weekends/evenings.
• Maintain confidentiality and report changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Oversee home health aides and ensure infection control for safety.

Skills

LPN License

Hospice experience

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Serenity Hospice provides caring and compassionate hospice care services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms; foster a state of calmness and harmony; and encourage an appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences.

Serenity Hospiceis looking to add a dedicated and compassionateLicensed Practical Nurseto delivering exceptional care, comfort and support to patients. They will develop plans for individual needs, perform regular check-ups and communicate with family members as needed.

This Full-Time Position will work the following schedule:

• Friday - 7AM - 7PM
• Saturday - 7AM - 7PM
• Sunday - 7AM - 7PM

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care at the patient’s place of residence as indicated.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished.
• Understand Hospice philosophy, principles of death / dying.
• Compassionate communication with their patients and their families.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Collaborates with the patient and family to promote the physical well-being and address coping issues that may arise.
• Prepare documentation for the clinical record per Hospice standards in a timely manner.
• Participate in taking on-call responsibilities as necessary including weekends and evenings.
• Adhere to practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
• Have observation skills and knowledge of when to alert doctors and other staff about changes in the patient’s condition.
• Reporting patient’s status regularly to RN Case Manager.
• Oversee Serenity Hospice Home Health Aides in the Facility.
• Assesses for infection control for protection of the patient as well as family/caregiver and staff safety, as well as reporting any suspicious infection to the infection control nurse and or hospice supervisors.
• Will be committed to ensuring that Serenity Hospice Care provides care and services of the highest quality and safety, and will continually strive to improve performance.

Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of New Jersey.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Computer proficiency.
• Current driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Unlimited access to a reliable car.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days.

Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.