Licensed Practical Nurse - CHP Cumberland County

Job Description

Job Description

$1,000 sign-on bonusPLEASE DISCLOSE IF YOU HAVE EVER WORKED FOR CARING, INC. IN THE PASTJOB DESCRIPTIONFT & PER DIEM LPN'S NEEDED... Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) needed for Group Homes working with DD/MR clients.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms physical examination of residents such as taking/recording temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight, and collection of specimens for lab analysis.Completes specialized resident care and treatment such as Foley catheter care, tube feedings and care of feeding sites, insulin injections, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, douches, enemas, and application of dressing and binders etc.Administers treatments and medications under physician orders.Provides whatever assistance is required by residents to assure adequate standards of healthcare, medication administration, personal hygiene, proper nutrition, overall care, community involvement, participation in preferred activities, etc.Completes household duties/chores, cooking, escorting and assisting clients for doctor's appointments, and escorting clients on community activities.Charts resident care and treatment measures, including documentation at least once per shift on the nursing notes for each resident.REQUIREMENTSMinimum of eighteen years or olderHigh School Diploma or GEDRequired to possess a current LPN license valid in New JerseyPossess a driver's license valid in the state of New Jersey in good standing.