What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse position at New Jersey Institute for Disabilities?
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 specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!
We are recruiting for a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with adults with developmental and related disabilities in a Group Home program setting in Edison, Manalapan & Manahawkin, NJ. The qualified candidate will provide nursing to group home residents while ensuring the general well-being of each individual served.
Job Responsibilities Of a LPN
Location: Edison, Manalpan & Manahawkin County: Middlesex, Monmouth & Ocean
Hours Per Work Week: As needed Weekly Work Schedule: As needed
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
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 hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
We are recruiting for a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with adults with developmental and related disabilities in a Group Home program setting in Edison, Manalapan & Manahawkin, NJ. The qualified candidate will provide nursing to group home residents while ensuring the general well-being of each individual served.
Job Responsibilities Of a LPN
- Administers medication and medical treatments as required and completes documentation
- Accompanies individuals to and from medical appointments and activities as needed
- Assists with activities of daily living as needed
- Data entry using Therap (EHR)
- Implements medically prescribed diets and exercise programs
- Completes documentation that is necessary for program operations in a timely manner
- A valid NJ State Practical Nurse License
- HS diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license is in good standing and must be insurable under NJID's automobile insurance.
- Experience with g-tube feedings
- Experience working with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities preferred
Location: Edison, Manalpan & Manahawkin County: Middlesex, Monmouth & Ocean
Hours Per Work Week: As needed Weekly Work Schedule: As needed
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
- Paid Sick Leave
- On the Job Training
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 hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
