Licensed Practical Nurse
Sevita · Mount Olive, NJ · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$32/hrPart-time
About the role
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has an emotional or behavioral disability
- Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided
- Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications
- Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services
- Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition
- Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration
- Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care
- Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate
- One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
- Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence
- Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance
- Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families
Pay & schedule
- Pay rate: $32/hr
- Location: Budd Lake NJ 07828
- Part time: Thursday 3p-11p & Saturday 7a-11p
Benefits
- Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities