Licensed Practical Nurse

Tender Care LLC is a DDD service provider. We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse that has excellent experience with clients with developmental disabilities to support clients near Dover, NJ. Our residential home serves a total of four individuals with medical needs.

Shifts Available: M-F 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am (+ every other weekend)

Pay Rate: $34/hour

Qualifications:

- Graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program

- Current State of New Jersey LPN license

- Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with developmental disabilities

- Must have experience with Bolus feedings, G-Tubes, and Suprapubic Catheters

- Must have a driver’s license valid in the state of New Jersey and be able to commute to Dover, NJ

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide prescribed treatment and health care procedures as ordered by a physician
• Advises supervisor of all concerns and/or issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Create and distribute Individual Service Plan Medical/Health Reports detailing participant’s general health, health care goals, and physician recommendations for each participant
• Document on the individual’s health status for various support people including family, guardian, staff, employment and other professional staff as necessary
• Records a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan on individual’s official electronic health record
• Monitor the consumer’s use of medications through Medication Administration logs
• Make referrals for needed medical services and confirming that follow-up care is pursued
• Instruct all new support staff on consumer specific medical needs
• Provide quarterly in-service training for support staff and Managers
• Monitor weight gain or loss and other health conditions of participants
• Ensure MAR’s are being followed through regular reviews and unannounced checks
• Maintain health services supplies inventory and places supply orders when the inventory is low
• Submit IR’s and UIR’s for medication errors or other medical concerns with assistance from Managers
• Provide medical training to staff as needed
• Perform other job related duties as assigned