Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is prioritizing employee happiness and experience with higher wages, sign-on bonuses, and a friendly workplace culture. Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of the residents? Apply today, we'd love to meet you!

We are located at 497 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark NJ, 07401.

• Pay Rate: $30-39/hr (based on experience)
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays
• Full-time, part-time, and per diem shifts available
• Day shift, evening shift, night shift, and weekend shifts available
• Flexible scheduling for a work-life balance
• Weekly employee appreciation events: we love to celebrate our team!
• FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!

• Admissions, discharge and transfers of residents
• Medication requisitions with pharmacy and physicians
• Medication administration
• Following infection control, emergencies, and other center policies
• Collaborating with resident’s interdisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes
• Identifying and reporting abnormal changes in residents’ condition to proper personnel per center policy
• Works under direct supervision in accordance with the state-specific Nurse Practice Act, facility Policies and Procedures, and nursing judgment
• Delivers nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care
• Collects patient/resident data, makes observations, and reports pertinent information related to the care of the patient/resident
• According to state-specific regulations, implements the patient/resident plan of care and evaluates the patient/resident response
• In accordance with state-specific regulations, directs and supervises care given by other nursing personnel in selected situations
• Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all patient/resident/ personnel information

• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) licensed by the State
• CPR Certification required
• Two years prior nursing experience preferred