Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

New Jersey Institute for Disabilities

Hightstown, NJ 08520

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time Part Time

  • Industry

    Healthcare

  • Job Description

    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    The New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation, providing services to infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities.NJID offers specializedfacilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500and make a difference in someone's life!

    We are recruiting a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to work with adults with developmental and related disabilities in a residential program inManalapan, NJ.The qualified candidate will provide nursing to group home residents while ensuring the general well-being of each individual served.

    Job Responsibilities of aLPN:


    • Administers medication and medicaltreatmentsas requiredand completes documentation
    • Accompanies individuals to and from medical appointments and activities as needed
    • Assists with activities of daily living as needed
    • Data entryusing Therap (EHR)
    • Implements medically prescribed diets and exercise programs
    • Completesdocumentation that is necessary for program operations in a timely manner
    Job Requirements:


    • A valid NJ State Practical Nurse License
    • HS diplomaor equivalent
    • Avalid driver's license is in good standing and mustbe insurable under NJID's automobile insurance.
    • Experience with g-tube feedings
    • Experience working with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities preferred

    Position Details:

    Location: Manalapan County: Monmouth


    Hours Per Work Week: 40 Weekly Work Schedule: Wed. - Sat. 12 am-10 am

    Other shifts are available at this location.

    NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.

    Benefits:


    • 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental Insurancefor Employees
    • Vision Plan
    • Retirement Plan
    • 403(b) Plan
    • Tuition Plan
    • Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
    • On the Job Training
    • Extra Work Hours Available
    • Growth Opportunities


    COVID-19 Considerations
    Since the beginning of the pandemic, the safety and security of the individuals we serve and our employees have been paramountto us. To that end, NJID follows stringent protocols that comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health guidelines.NJID ensures necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is made available for all employees and mandates health screening for all employees and visitors.

    NJID EOE Statement

    It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Dental Insurance Retirement Plan

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