Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Residential Services
About The Position
Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Residential Services team in Vineland, New Jersey. The LPN supports residents living with mental health challenges in a residential treatment setting, helping them build independence, stability, and overall wellness. The role coordinates healthcare services, supports medication management, provides health education, and helps residents develop skills to manage their physical and behavioral health needs. The nurse collaborates with residential leadership and multidisciplinary treatment teams to deliver compassionate, recovery-oriented care and maintain a safe residential environment.
Requirements
- Current New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- At least two years of experience working with individuals living with mental illness, behavioral health conditions, or related populations.
- Knowledge of medication management and healthcare coordination practices.
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work a full-time 40-hour work schedule.
- Valid New Jersey driver's license.
- Background check required.
- Clear five-year driving record/abstract and ability to be insured by the organization's carrier.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, community mental health, or residential treatment settings.
- Experience supporting individuals living with serious mental illness (SMI).
- Experience providing health education and medication training.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications and recovery-oriented care.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment teams.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate medical appointments and healthcare services for assigned residents.
- Collaborate with residential leadership and treatment team members to support resident health needs.
- Supervise resident self-administration of medications.
- Monitor and document resident health concerns, appointments, and treatment recommendations.
- Provide health education and skills training related to medication management, chronic health conditions, and wellness.
- Facilitate individual and group educational sessions focused on health promotion and self-care.
- Communicate medical needs, treatment recommendations, and healthcare updates to residential staff.
- Promote compliance with NJAC 10:37A regulations and agency standards.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Support a safe, recovery-oriented residential environment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Employee discounts
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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