TEMP LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Date posted: July 7, 2026

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Job description:

THE NORTHWARD CENTER

TITLE: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

REPORT TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The incumbent, under the supervision of DON, provides skilled nursing care to the clients. The incumbent ensures that all work conforms to company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nursing care according to the individual plan of care, physician's order and emergency Ensure the accuracy and completeness of medical record documentation.
• Performs client assessment and communicate with DON in developing and implementing client's plan of
• Coordinate with other internal and external ancillary services (i.e.: Pharmacy, Dental, Rehabilitation, PT, OT, Speech Therapy) to ensure quality client Communicates with physicians to provide follow up care.
• Maintain nursing station; ensure that stock medications and emergency items are in
• Maintains established center's policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety and infection control
• Maintains and respects client's and employee's confidentiality. Promotes adherence to the Client's Bill of
• Perforn1s duties of Licensed Practical

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

POSITION SUPERVISED

Directly: Certified Nursing assistant

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: LPN with New Jersey License

CPR certification an valid malpractice insurance policy.

Experience: 1-2 year in a licensed health care facility. Geriatric and long-term care experience preferred. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABLITIES

Knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Knowledge of aging process to the illness and ages of the clients served. Knowledge of NJ Medicaid Service Manual for Medical Day Care services.

Knowledge of NJ Dept. of Health Manual of Standards for adult Day Health Care Licensure.

Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental and OSHA regulations.

Ability to demonstrate excellent English communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Ability to work in a cross-functional capacity. Ability to work flexible schedules on demand.

CONDITIONS (Environment, Physical demands, Hazards, etc)

• Exposure to biological agents(i.e.: body fluids, micro-organisms)
• Continuous walking/standing up to 4
• Occasional lifting up to 50
• Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50
• Frequent overhead
• Frequent bending, twisting, and

Job Type: Full time

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Requirements:

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)