Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care

Job Description Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care

Location: Wayne, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time
Available Shifts: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM 3:00 PM-11:00 PM 11:00 PM-7:00 AM
Every Other Weekend Required

Position Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide exceptional nursing care in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. This facility utilizes paper documentation, so candidates must be comfortable with handwritten charting and accurate clinical documentation.

Must Haves

• Active New Jersey LPN License in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, or Sub-Acute experience
• Current BLS Certification
• Comfortable working in a paper charting/documentation environment
• Strong medication administration and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to identify, assess, and report changes in resident condition
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional resident care

Nice to Have

• Experience with wound care and treatment management
• IV Certification (where applicable)
• Experience caring for rehabilitation, sub-acute, or memory care residents
• Previous Charge Nurse or leadership experience
• Flexible availability to pick up additional shifts

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician
• Monitor, assess, and document resident conditions using paper medical records
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Provide high-quality nursing care while promoting resident dignity and independence
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely handwritten documentation
• Educate residents and families regarding medications and care plans
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and state and federal regulations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for residents

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-time opportunities
• Stable scheduling
• Supportive nursing leadership
• Career growth opportunities
• Benefits available for eligible employees

If you're an experienced LPN who enjoys providing compassionate long-term care and is comfortable with paper documentation, we'd love to hear from you!