Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Optima Care Fountains is seeking a dedicated and experienced LPN to help care for residents in their Secaucus location.

SHIFT: 7-3

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Provides nursing care to patients as assigned. 

• Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned.

• Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.

• Reinforce supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families.

• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.

• Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

• Observes and reports patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individual(s).

• Records on patient charts observation of patient’s responses to nursing care rendered.

• Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.

• Assists with unit management and/or assume charge of unit as assigned.

License:

• RN/LPN (Required)

This position offers a flexible schedule and a sign-on bonus of $2,000 paid quarterly.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement plan

• Signing bonus

• Paid time off

• Flexible schedule

• Other