Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Community Options Job Board; Woodbury (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 27.552 - 41.328; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A national non-profit agency is seeking a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Woodbury, NJ. This role involves delivering care to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their health and medical needs are met, and coordinating with medical professionals. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, have experience in providing nursing services, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive insurance benefits, paid holidays, and growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.

Aufgaben

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician.
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan.
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals.

Kenntnisse

Understanding of community-based support for persons with disabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish relationships with individuals receiving support

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Ability to remain calm in crisis situations

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in nursing

Jobbeschreibung

Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Job Category : Clinical Services

Requisition Number : PARTT024946

• Posted : May 1, 2024
• Part-Time

Locations

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Cumberland
502 Salem Ave
Woodbury, NJ 08096, USA

Community Options, Inc is a national non-profit agency providing residential group home, day habilitation and supported employment services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Woodbury, NJ. The LPN delivers care to individuals in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Create and distribute medical/health reports detailing general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
• Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
• Ensure health service supplies are available and replenished as needed
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Participate in circles of support for personal futures planning
• Follow strict OSHA procedures regarding blood borne pathogens
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages
• Understanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with disabilities
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations
• Ability to effectively communicate with program participants, third-party agencies, staff and members of the community

Working Conditions

• Work in office, residential programs, day programs, and community environments
• May be exposed to changing weather conditions when working outside
• Hours and weekly schedules may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Occasional overtime may be required
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to lift or move 50+ pounds
• May occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be exposed to various medical conditions, communicable diseases, blood, body fluids, or tissues

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

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