Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a passion for adult and/or pediatric care to join its Bergen County team. The role provides compassionate, high-quality, reliable care to clients and their families in a one-on-one home setting. Clients range in age from infants to geriatric patients and may have varied diagnoses and acuity levels. Private duty nursing offers traditional 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, the opportunity to build relationships with clients, and flexible scheduling based on nurse availability. The position offers hourly compensation of $30.00–$35.00, or $35.00–$40.00 for ongoing weekend work. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 is available. Nurses travel to one nearby client home on a chosen schedule, carry out and document doctors’ orders, assess and monitor clients’ conditions, and document observations, interventions, and evaluations. BAYADA provides paid training in the office, in the home, and online; adult and pediatric simulation labs; around-the-clock clinical phone support; and electronic charting using Statewise. Weekly pay is issued every Thursday. Benefits may depend on employment type.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as documented by a school transcript or diploma.
- Hold a current nursing license in good standing in the state.
Responsibilities
- Travel to one client’s home nearby according to a chosen schedule.
- Follow up on, carry out, and properly document doctors’ orders.
- Perform assessments and monitor clients’ conditions.
- Document observations, interventions, and evaluations.
- Provide one-on-one care to clients across age groups and acuity levels.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,500.
- Weekly pay every Thursday.
- Flexible scheduling based on availability, with no minimums.
- One-on-one patient care.
- Short commute times near home.
- $1,200 nurse referral bonus.
- Preventive care coverage for all employees, including PRN employees.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- PTO, including paid vacation or sick leave.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Scholarship opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training.
- Paid training from day one.
- Adult and pediatric simulation labs.
- Around-the-clock clinical support by phone.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
