LPN - Per Diem

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

7d • $27 - $43

About The Position

The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center, a 123-bed sub-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facility, is hiring a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The position provides skilled nursing by performing assigned duties and services to deliver quality resident care while following established standards, Joint Commission requirements, and CentraState policies and procedures. Care is focused on residents’ individual needs, rights, comfort, and quality of life.

The LPN provides basic nursing care, assists residents with activities of daily living, collects resident data, performs assigned tasks, and works with professional and nonprofessional caregivers. The role includes medication administration and observation, participation in diagnostic and therapeutic care, documentation, and pain assessment and follow-up. The LPN also includes residents and families in individualized care planning and education.

The Manor offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services to adults age 18 and older. CentraState Healthcare System is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving central New Jersey.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved program for licensed practical nurses.
• Licensed to practice in New Jersey; a valid New Jersey LPN license is required.
• CPR certification required.
• Satisfactory completion of the pharmacology test required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate to all members of the healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide considerate, respectful care focused on residents’ individual needs and affirm residents’ right to make decisions about their medical care to the extent permitted by law.
• Obtain and interpret information in relation to the needs of the age groups served; demonstrate knowledge of growth, development, and adult health throughout the life span as appropriate, and complete life-span education as required.
• Complete scheduled and assigned tasks while observing resident needs; delegate and monitor components of care to professional and nonprofessional caregivers as appropriate.
• Implement basic nursing care and assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Accurately collect resident data using learned technical skills under the direction of the RN.
• Make decisions reflecting knowledge of nursing practice and sound judgment in clinical and resident-care situations.
• Participate in preparation for and intervention in diagnostic or therapeutic resident care.
• Safely and accurately administer, observe, chart, and report the effects of drugs, intravenous therapy, and other therapeutic and diagnostic measures.
• Administer medications according to CSHS policies and manufacturers’ instructions; recognize adverse medication reactions and take immediate, appropriate action.
• Follow CSHS policy for restraint application, documentation, and observation.
• Consistently include residents and families in developing an individualized plan of care.
• Perform pain screening as indicated, promptly notify the RN of reported pain or discomfort, and provide appropriate non-pharmacologic interventions as directed by the RN.
• Document pain assessments, interventions, and follow-up, and reassess pain according to hospital policy.
• Educate residents and families about pain and notify the physician about unrelieved pain as indicated.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 30 hours per week or above.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability, with options to supplement.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Well-Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility coverage and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
• Growth opportunity and workforce development initiatives.
• Continuing education and onsite training.
• Concierge services with work and family benefits.
• Work/life balance initiatives and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed