Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full Time 1st , 2nd or 3rd Shift

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with The Arc Gloucester provides appropriate and responsible medical services, timely and accurate documentation, in collaboration with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by The Arc Gloucester, primarily within a medically focus residential program. Although overseeing the medical needs of the individuals served is the primary responsibility of this position, for most shifts these responsibilities will only take a portion of the time. Therefore, Residential LPNs are also expected to directly support the ADLs and IADLs of those served. This position is supervised by the Resdiential Manager, in congunction with a RN.

Here at The Arc Gloucester, we offer the unique opportunity to combine your professional experience with your passion to help individuals with intellectual or development disabilities

For more than 60 years The Arc Gloucester has provided innovative programs and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Full-time employees are eligible for healthcare benefits (group medical, dental and vision plans), pet insurance, employer contribution retirement plans, and time off benefits, including paid time for vacation, personal, sick, Holiday pay, jury duty & bereavement.
Daytime, evening & overnight shifts available.

Signing Bonus

• $250 Referral Bonus
• Weekend Shift Differential Available
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Holiday pay
• Retirement Plans (employer contribution)

Provides prescribed enteral care feedings, prescribed medications, treatments, hydration feedings via G-tubes, J-Tubes, catheter care, and ostomy care as needed.
Assists with transferring individuals in and out of vehicles and into the facility at arrival and departure.
Performs emergency care, including but not limited to calling 911 for Life Threatening Emergencies and rendering lifesaving interventions such as CPR & First Aid until EMT's arrive, in compliance with Danielle's Law.
Maintains and documents using the Medication Administration Record (MAR)/ Electronic MAR (E-MAR) to ensure that each individual receives prescribed routine and PRN medications and treatments on time.
Reports & documents changes in the individual's medical condition to supervisors, guardians, residential managers, and the supporting team in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
Accurately adheres to and maintains current physician's orders, annual medical documentation, necessary program and other required documents reflecting changes in the individual's medical plan in compliance with Individual Service Plan (ISP) & Interdisciplinary (IDT) Plans.
Adheres to Physician's Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and supports individual's receiving end of life/hospice services.
Participates in IDT, ISP, Consultations, agency meetings & training sessions.
Maintains a professional rapport with the individual's supportive team, including but not limited to guardians, parents, residential managers, physician's, therapists, nurses and other professional caregivers to support the individual's health, safety, medical and dietary needs.
Profide direct care with ADLs and IADLs.

~ Comply with the DDD Program Manual, The Arc Gloucester Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable state, local and federal regulations, including any COVID-19 vaccination mandates & policies

Cooperate and participate in reviews, investigations and inspections
Occasional management responsibilities, including assisting with trainings, planning, workflow and problem solving
Complete and maintain required training
High School diploma
Must be 18 years of age or older
Current, active New Jersey LPN license, in good standing
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Proficient in basic computer skills
Knowledge or experience with supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Successfully pass initial and ongoing State/Federal Criminal Background checks, including Fingerprinting, CARI checks, Central Registry checks and drug screens
Complete and maintain required training
Ability to operate a computers, phone and other relevant technology.
Talk, hear and communicate in person, over the phone and using other technologies.
Additional physical requirements are detailed in the attached Job Analysis sheet.