Tender Care LLC is a DDD service provider. We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse that has excellent experience with clients with developmental disabilities to support clients near Succasunna County , NJ.
Our residential home serves a total of four individuals with medical needs.
Shifts Available : M-F 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am (+ every other weekend), Full-Time, Part-Time and Per Diem
Pay Rate : $34 to $40 / hour
Qualifications :
- Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
- Current State of New Jersey LPN license
- Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Must have experience with Bolus feedings, G-Tubes, and Suprapubic Catheters
- Must have a driver’s license valid in the state of New Jersey and be able to commute to Dover, NJ
Essential Responsibilities :
- Provide prescribed treatment and health care procedures as ordered by a physician
- Advises supervisor of all concerns and / or issues related to the provision of nursing services
- Create and distribute Individual Service Plan Medical / Health Reports detailing participant’s general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations for each participant
- Document on the individual’s health status for various support people including family, guardian, staff, employment and other professional staff as necessary
- Records a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan on individual’s official electronic health record
- Monitor the consumer’s use of medications through Medication Administration logs
- Make referrals for needed medical services and confirming that follow-up care is pursued
- Instruct all new support staff on consumer specific medical needs
- Provide quarterly in-service training for support staff and Managers
- Monitor weight gain or loss and other health conditions of participants
- Ensure MAR’s are being followed through regular reviews and unannounced checks
- Maintain health services supplies inventory and places supply orders when the inventory is low
- Submit IR’s and UIR’s for medication errors or other medical concerns with assistance from Managers
- Provide medical training to staff as needed
- Perform other job related duties as assigned Benefits :
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Health insurance : medical, dental, vision
- Paid time off Benefits :
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Health insurance : medical, dental, vision
- Paid time off
9 hours ago