Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Follow the service plan in providing services to residents and assist with their medical problems.
• Assist in the development and updating of each resident’s service plan.
• Assist with services needed to the residents (ADL's). Give residents prescribed medications; and/or remind them to take medications.
• Monitor health safety and well-being of the residents and communicate with the Registered Nurse and/or physician when needed.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc. in the communications log and update the service plan and daily care log sheets if indicated.
• Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
• Provide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents on a weekly basis or as requested by the Registered Nurse or as specified in the assistance plan or daily communication log.
• Report concerns about residents to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in any capacity he/she may need, including supervising nursing staff with training, work assignments and support as well as carry out all other duties assigned.
• Respond to resident emergencies, provide first-aid assistance and arrange for medical attention/follow-up.
• Maintain an accurate record of services given to residents.
• Adhere and carry out all policies and procedures.
• Report all job-related injuries to the Registered Nurse before the end of the shift.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Licensed Practical Nurse by the state of NJ.
• Passed a training course approved by the NJS Department of Health and shall have passed the NJ Practical Nurse Examination.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Compassionate bedside manner and strong attention to detail

Shift:

•  3:00pm-11:00pm, 11:00pm-7:00am part time & Full-time including every other weekend