LPN Staff Nurse

Competitive LPN wages commensurate with experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed by the State of New Jersey

• CPR Certification

SKILLS:

• Sincere desire to work with the geriatric population

• High level of patience, empathy and compassion

• Excellent knowledge in their field

• Excellent observation skills with attention to detail

• Ability to anticipate the needs and moods of residents and interact with residents under all conditions

• Self-motivated with good organizational skills and an acute sense of responsibility

• Adept at data entry and strong knowledge of Microsoft

• Knowledge of computer functions, including designated organization-approved electronic software

• Excellent oral and written communications with residents, staff, families and the public

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous clinical and/or healthcare experience

• Experience in Long Term Care nursing preferred

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations

• Provide professional care to residents

• Perform professional duties as determined by qualifications and training

• Assume charge of unit in absence of supervisor, if necessary

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

• Support the Mission, Values and Vision of Windmere

• Understand and honor the Christian principles of the organization

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Residential Living principles, including resident choice, privacy, independence, and dignity in all interactions with residents

• Demonstrate an understanding of the aging process, cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's and other dementias

• Ensure all assigned user ID codes and passwords for accessing resident / facility information are kept confidential; ensure the departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or the password protected automatic screen-saver activates within established facility policy guidelines

• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator

• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system

• Maintain HIPAA compliance as well as confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data

• Exhibit concern for safety and well-being of staff, residents, families, and visitors

OTHER DUTIES:

• Timely completion of all required in-services

• Must be present for at least one mandatory annual fire drill

• Must participate in annual N95 Fit Testing

• All other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned

HOURS OF WORK:

• As per department schedule

• Weekends, if required

Currently licensed as an LPN by the State of New Jersey
CPR certification
Must work every other weekend

Benefits:

Free on-site parking

Free meals

Continuing education credits (CE) that you can earn online