Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Come and join us at Forest Center for Rehabilitation and Healing!

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.

WHY WORK FOR US? WE OFFER:

• 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!

Some of your Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Responsibilities include:

• 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 all 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) licensed by the State

• CPR Certification required

• Two Years prior nursing experience preferred