Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care Team 4, Full Time, Day

About the role

To provide direct patient care and functions as an integral part of the nursing team under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and perform selected procedures in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience

Completion of the Agency's Orientation Program of the Valley Home Care.

Skills

• Current & valid NJ license and CPR certification.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to set priorities, effectively problem-solve, and perform work accurately with attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions including emergencies & adapt to changes in workloads and schedules.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations related to patient needs (e.g., working with patients with acute, chronic, & complex disease processes, & those who are dying and work with patients of varied age groups.
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, patients, family members, & co-workers.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (oral & writing) skills.
• Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision.
• Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location & Shift

Job Location: Kraft Center

Shift: Day

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay

Pay Range: $30.82 - $38.53 per hour