Van Dyk Health Care at Park Place- Assisted Living in Hawthorne, NJ is accepting applications for LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse *Full Time*
Shifts:2PM-10PM
Pay rate = $34-$38 per hour DOE
Must have an LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing) license valid & active in the state of NJ
Duties & Responsibilities
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Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.
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Make independent decisions concerning nursing care.
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Notify resident's physician and next of kin/sponsor, when there is a change in the resident's condition.
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Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information. Supervise the self administration of medications as ordered by the physician.
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The LPN job description should change to include: Administer needs, then go on with monitor, evaluate.
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Dispose of drugs and syringes as required, and in accordance with established procedures.
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Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on telephone order form to be signed and returned within 48 hours.
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Transcribe physicians to pharmacy order sheets, lab requests forms and MAR (medication Administration Record)
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Perform routine charting duties in accordance with established procedures.
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Sign and date all entries in resident's medical file.
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Chart all accident/incidents involving residents and follow established procedures.
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Perform day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern this facility.
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Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
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Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
Benefits:
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Competitive wages, employee referral bonus, customer appreciation employee bonus
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Group health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, life insurance
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Tuition reimbursement (full-time/part-time staff), paid orientation, invitations to professional events
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Free meals provided, paid rest breaks, free uniforms for certain positions, holiday raffles/gifts, free
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Thanksgiving turkey
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Innovative recognition programs for performance and years of service, active suggestion programs and staff surveys for workplace enhancement, birthday parties, employee appreciation events (NYC cruise for long-term staff).