LPN - The Manor

LPN Position At The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center

The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 123 bed sub-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facility. The Manor offers comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services for adults ages 18 and older. In addition to providing award-winning care, we are committed to helping patients and residents achieve their maximum potential for independence, comfort, and quality of life.

The Manor has an employment opportunity available for an LPN. This role provides skilled nursing by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality resident care. The position follows established standards, Joint Commission requirements, and CentraState policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the Residents' individual needs. Affirms the Resident's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed. Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Correctly performs all scheduled and assigned tasks while continually observing Resident needs. Delegates and monitors components of care to professional and nonprofessional caregivers as appropriate.
• Implements basic nursing care and assists Residents with activities of daily living.
• Accurately collects Resident data utilizing learned technical skills under the direction of the RN.
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice and utilizes sound judgment in clinical and Resident care situations.
• Participates in preparation and intervention of diagnostic or therapeutic Resident care.
• Demonstrates accountability for administration, observation, charting and reporting effects of drugs, intravenous, other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner.
• Administers medications following CSHS policies and manufactures' instructions.
• Recognizes adverse reactions to medications and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Follows CSHS policy regarding restraint application, documentation and observation.
• Consistently includes Resident and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs pain (5th vital sign) screening as indicated, notifies the RN immediately of patient's report of pain or discomfort, and provides appropriate non-pharmacologic interventions as directed by RN.
• Documents pain assessment, intervention and follow-up.
• Provides Resident/family education regarding pain.
• Notifies physician for unrelieved pain as indicated.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program for licensed practical nurses and licensed to practice in NJ.
• Previous LPN experience preferred
• Valid New Jersey LPN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Satisfactory completion of the pharmacology test is required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

Compensation Range: $27.00 - $43.20 per hour