Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Elwyn is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. We seek passionate team members to join our mission of creating real change and helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive nursing exam to include but not limited to physical, social, psychological, and neurological examination, upon admission/readmission and as changing health needs indicate to ensure quality of care
• Present clinical data obtained through direct observation, interview, physical exam, data collection and other reports to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to be used in the development of the care plan, present information in a concise and organized manner
• Implement the health care plan for clients requiring 24/7 nursing care that includes specific nursing goals and directions for meeting the client's health care needs at admission and throughout the course of care
• Review and revise the health care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) at a minimum of every 90 days and incorporate data gathered through nursing exams and communication with the IDT to ensure continuity of care
• Communicate with Day and Work Services to ensure that the health care needs of the client are communicated, and the necessary documentation forwarded
• Refer clients to physicians when assessment indicates further medical evaluation is required; facilitate transfer to the hospital/Emergency Department as needed
• Complete hospital and Emergency Department transfer sheets; copy and forward the annual physical exam, current Medication Administration Records (MARs), and other pertinent information to the receiving facility to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working order in every medication dispensary; clean equipment per manufactures guidelines and facilitate equipment repair as necessary to ensure safe and effective use of the equipment
• Assist with the training and orientation of new LPN employees through onsite training
• Collaborate with Risk Management as needed to ensure individual care
• Adhere to Elwyn's policies and procedures related to Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act and the disclosure of health protected information to ensure confidentiality of individual records, information
• Complete all Elwyn mandatory educational requirements by the annual due date
• Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications

Requirements

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of New Jersey
• One (1) year general nursing or medical surgical experience required; developmental disabilities nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated skill using an electronic medical record system
• Excellent planning, communication, customer interaction, collaboration, and documentation skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and safe care using agency-trained protocols, current CPR certification
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook

Skills

• Excellent planning, communication, customer interaction, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and safe care using agency-trained protocols, current CPR certification
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retail Savings Plan

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Variable schedule to accommodate the needs of the clients and the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.