Per Diem LPN: Home-Based IDD Care, Flexible Schedule

Guided Steps; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health Insurance

Annuity

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Guided Steps, an approved DDD provider, seeks compassionate LPNs to deliver skilled nursing care in clients' homes across New Jersey. You will work under a supervising RN with autonomy within the LPN scope and travel to service locations as needed.

The role emphasizes experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, G-tube care, wound care, and accurate documentation. Flexible per diem assignments offer varied scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted New Jersey LPN license.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of two years direct LPN nursing experience.
• Experience in home care or care of medically complex individuals.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Experience with G-tube care and enteral feedings.
• Ability to work independently under RN supervision and travel to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and skilled nursing treatments.
• Provide G-tube care and enteral feedings.
• Perform wound care and monitor skin integrity.
• Provide catheter care and other nursing procedures.
• Monitor seizure-related care needs and respiratory care as trained.
• Monitor vital signs and changes in health status.
• Maintain MARs and nursing documentation.
• Collaborate with caregivers, healthcare providers, and supervising RN.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited practical nursing program

Tools

CPR/BLS equipment

Job description

Guided Steps, an approved DDD provider, seeks compassionate LPNs to deliver skilled nursing care in clients' homes across New Jersey. You will work under a supervising RN with autonomy within the LPN scope and travel to service locations as needed.

The role emphasizes experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, G-tube care, wound care, and accurate documentation. Flexible per diem assignments offer varied scheduling.