Licensed Practical Nurse I

to be used by the temporary staffing professional(s): Staff should provide their own stethoscope and penlight

software to be used: Windows OS

HDC does not have QuickMAR or electronic charting MARs TARs charting and all other documentation is on paper

Mode: In person

4.Knowledge skills education and/or experience: At least 1 year working as a licensed professional or registered nurse administering medications and treatments as well as attending to other nurse duties for client health and well-being

5.Mandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement: Current and unencumbered LPN or RN licensure valid in the State of New Jersey. Must possess the ability to physically lift move and position clients as needed.

6.Desired skills: Strong focused observation (LPN) or assessment (RN) skills. Strong communication and documentation skills. Knowledge/experience with the physical mental and emotional needs of individuals with intellectually/developmental disabilities psychiatric issues and/or geriatric care. Experience with respiratory equipment and enteral feeding a plus.

7.Job Duties To the extent/scope of licensure general nurse job duties include: Transcribe and carry out physician orders for medications and treatments (PO injection via gastric tube and external). Order/reorder medication and treatment items as needed. Complete count of inventory of controlled drugs at change of shift. Assist in physical examination of clients obtain vital signs and specimens educate clients/staff on medications and other health/care matters as needed. Administer first aid. Manage/assist with set-up and use of equipment including but not limited to: enteral feedings respiratory treatments oxygen suctioning Foley catheters colostomies abdominal binders and braces. Complete all required documentation including charting maintaining accurate medical records. May participate in other routine duties such as feeding bathing dressing lifting transferring and repositioning clients. Assist with admissions discharges and transfers.

8.Job responsibilities in Brief Provide nurse care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a residential facility including but not limited to medications treatments and all required documentation.