Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Responsible for providing healthcare services for the assigned program(s), including medication administration in accordance with State and DCPP regulations. Comply with standards set forth by the NJ State Board of Nursing and Agency policies. Observe and document residential response to psychotropic and non-psychotropic medications in the Electronic Health Record. Complete APN/Physician orders. Provide on-going nursing assessments and nursing treatments on residents in accordance with NJ nursing licensing standards and Agency policies. Nurse to provide care for youth with IDD, behavioral diagnosis, administer medications evaluations, assist with admissions. Other duties assigned per scope of Nursing LPN license.
Requirements
- Must have completed an accredited LPN program
- Must possess and maintain licensure as a LPN
- Must possess and maintain current professional CPR certification
Responsibilities
- Providing healthcare services for the assigned program(s)
- Medication administration in accordance with State and DCPP regulations
- Observing and documenting residential response to psychotropic and non-psychotropic medications in the Electronic Health Record
- Completing APN/Physician orders
- Providing on-going nursing assessments and nursing treatments on residents
- Providing care for youth with IDD, behavioral diagnosis
- Administering medications evaluations
- Assisting with admissions
Benefits
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- 1 floating holiday per quarter
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance benefits
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- 9 Agency-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
