LVN Weekend (Daily Pay)

LPN Position

Job Title: LPN Location: Plainsboro, NJ Employment Type: Per Diem Salary Range: $35.00/hour Department: Resident Care/Healthcare

Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. We offer a home like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live "the good life" in a safe environment. Summary: The Resident Services Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse) is responsible for assisting the Resident Services Director with the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of Resident Care Services at the Community.

Supervise Resident Services Department associates, including C.A.'s (Resident Services Assistants).

Assist in supervising the medication program and assist the residents with self-administration of medication.

Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.

Report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director/Resident Services Director.

Support the completion of resident assessments and service plans.

Support Resident Services Director in hiring for and managing performance within the department.

Assist in the training and participate in orientation of new associates.

Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and associate meetings.

Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Services Assistants as needed.

Providing coaching and mentoring to Resident Services Department associates as needed.

Support residents and families as needed to ensure high level of customer satisfaction.

Assist with supervision of RSA staff during provision of care.

Follows emergency procedures.

Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members

Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed to practice in the appropriate state(s).

• Basic first aid and CPR certification.
• 2 years of experience in assisted living or long-term care setting preferred.
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.

Ability to transfer residents and use a Hoyer Lift and other medical equipment when needed.

Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.

Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions.

Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.