What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Care Plus NJ?
Location: 610 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus NJ
Schedule FT 40: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Hourly: $20.69-$28.27
What We Offer
Job Summary
You will be responsible for delivering to clients comprehensive nursing services utilizing the nursing process. Additionally, you will be responsible for interventions that promote and foster health, assess dysfunction, assist clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and prevent further disability.
What You Will Do
Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.
Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
Schedule FT 40: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Hourly: $20.69-$28.27
What We Offer
- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
- 403B Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
Job Summary
You will be responsible for delivering to clients comprehensive nursing services utilizing the nursing process. Additionally, you will be responsible for interventions that promote and foster health, assess dysfunction, assist clients to regain or improve their coping abilities, and prevent further disability.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for client health promotion and health maintenance
- Complete intakes, assessments and evaluations
- Provide case management services
- Provide to clients a therapeutic environment
- Track clients and assisting them with self-care activities, administering and monitoring psycho-biological treatment regimens, health teaching, crisis intervention, counseling, and outreach activities such as home visits
- Conduct health examinations, including the monitoring of vital signs
- Maintain registry of health screening data, (glucose, lipids, blood pressure, weight, BMI, blood work)
- Monitor health status of participants longitudinally
- Reports health status of participants to the treatment team
- Participate in the development of the participant's recovery plan
- Coordinate all medical care services, link consumers with specialty care and provide supports in accessing the care
- Provide psycho-education and wellness related services
- Function as an embedded member of an interdisciplinary team
- Document services per Agency policy and federal grant contract requirements
- High school degree or equivalency plus one (1) year experience working with a psychiatric population
- A valid New Jersey LPN license
- CPR certified
- A valid driver's license and must be insurable by the agency's automobile insurance.
Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.
Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.
Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.
Salary : $21 - $28