Nursing Unit Leader – RN/LPN

The Palace Care Center; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palace Care Center in Maple Shade, NJ is seeking an RN or LPN to join our nursing team. The role includes patient assessment, medication distribution, and care planning under supervision, with opportunities to mentor CNAs.

You will document care, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and ensure infection prevention and safety standards are followed. Experience with charting, MAR/TAR, and physician order transcription is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and licensed by the state of NJ as an RN or LPN.
• Current CPR or certified within 90 days of hire.
• Other certifications may be required for other areas of the organization

Responsibilities

• Uses dual identifiers before medication administration and treatments.
• Practices SBAR communication with healthcare team.
• Encourages resident involvement in their own care when possible.
• Receives detailed report from outgoing nurses for continuity of care.
• Recognizes changes in residents' condition and documents appropriately.
• Initiates Plan of Care on admission and updates as needed.
• Interacts with multidisciplinary teams to assure continuum of care.
• Follows Standard Precautions and infection prevention strategies.
• Maintains safety and adheres to Residents' Rights.
• Transcribes physician orders correctly on MAR/TAR and communicates with pharmacy.
• Delivers medications per policy and procedure and notifies changes in patient condition.
• Coordinates with Social Worker to address residents'/guests' needs.
• Performs assessments across skin, cardiac, respiratory, GI, neuro, MSK, renal, and pain domains.
• Completes nursing assessments and data collection on admission including fall risk, Braden scale, and immunizations.

Skills

RN/LPN license NJ

CPR certification

Additional certifications

Job description

The Palace Care Center in Maple Shade, NJ is seeking an RN or LPN to join our nursing team. The role includes patient assessment, medication distribution, and care planning under supervision, with opportunities to mentor CNAs.

You will document care, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and ensure infection prevention and safety standards are followed. Experience with charting, MAR/TAR, and physician order transcription is valued.