Licensed Practical Nurse 11 PM- 7 AM

Job Description

Job Description

Friends Village is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work in our community. Friends Village at Woodstown is a Retirement Community in Historic Woodstown, NJ founded in 1896. Friends Village at Woodstown is home to seniors and retired residents who place a high value on their independence, friendships, healthy lifestyle, and medical care. Our mission is to enrich the aging experience by providing opportunities for active, engaged, and purposeful living. This benefits not just our residents, but also their families, our staff, and the greater community. This position is every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

• The LPN, under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, performs nursing care to the residents as assigned. This includes performing delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
• Documents observations of residents' behavior and response to medications in the residents' records.
• Oversees and supervises the care of the residents by the Certified Nursing Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education Required: Graduate of a Licensed School of Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Education Preferred:
• Minimum Experience Required: Satisfactory performance of clinical studies during the course of study at a School of Nursing for new graduate nurses.
• Experience Preferred: 1 Year of experience in long-term care
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of New Jersey
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Able to demonstrate understanding of the geriatric population, including the disease processes typical of this population. Able to perform as a team member. Good communication skills.
• Physical/Environmental Conditions: Must be able to lift over 50 pounds for various time spans. Must be able to stand, squat, stoop, sit, and kneel for different lengths of time.
• Must be able to push/pull over 50 pounds. Possible exposure to Biohazardous material.
• Equipment Requirements: General office equipment, including a fax machine, copier, telephone, cell phone, and pagers. Knowledge of basic nursing equipment, including blood pressure machines, lifts, glucose monitors, EKG machines, Oxygen Concentrators and tanks, and more.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of nursing care under the delegation of the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with residents, team members, supervisors, and other departments in a professional manner
• Participates in quality improvement activities within the nursing department.
• Pursues professional growth through participation in educational activities.
• Supervises Certified Nursing Assistants and assists with the orientation of new personnel in their assigned area.
• Appropriately delegates and monitors the duties and responsibilities of CNAs working with the residents they are assigned.
• Maintains and promotes quality resident care through cooperation with other staff and the interdisciplinary team.
• Communication Skills.
• Departmental/Organizational Responsibilities.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

BENEFITS

• 401 (K)
• 401 (K) matching
• employee discount
• NJ Sick time
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

FellowshipLIFE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.

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