What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse position at United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen?
LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse
Per Diem
UMC has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 7th year in a row! 87% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!
UMC is currently seeking an LPN for our Bristol Glen Senior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents.
The LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for rendering professional nursing care to resident's while exercising good judgment and respecting confidential matters.
Requirements for an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Some nursing experience in a related field preferred.
- Current New Jersey LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse License.
Responsibilities for an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse:
- Assist with medication and treatment administration
- Notifies physicians and/or responsible party of any change in resident's health and provides proper documentation.
- Assist residents. Analyze obtained information. Record signs of change in condition. Notify appropriate staff per facility protocol. Observe conditions and notify appropriate staff per UMC policy and procedure of the need for evaluation. Inform the physician of changes in assessment when appropriate.
- Monitor certified nursing/medication assistants.
- Accurately and promptly transcribes orders (MAR/TAR) into EMR. Provides nursing care according to physician's orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards, and policies.
- Recognizes and interprets symptoms and reports resident's condition.
- Completion of assessment/ reassessment and the service plan in conjunction with the residents' family, the personal care assistants/ medication aides and other necessary individuals.
- Assist in the coordination of move-in & orients new residents to the facility. Assist in the coordination of move-outs & coordinates with the staff of alternative settings.
- Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner.
- Complete accident/incident reports as necessary per policies and procedures.
- Counts for all narcotics at the beginning and end of each shift, signs for count and exchanges keys to medication carts and the medication room at the end of shift.
About UMC:
- Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
- Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
- According to the 2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates:
- Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning
- Indicate they are able to take time off work when necessary
- Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!
- We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
- Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.
Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates:
- Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Daily Overtime Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
- Employee Discount Program
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
- 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
- Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
- Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!
UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.
Salary : $33 - $52
