Community Based RN

'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'

'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a differece in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'

Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Caring* *Teamwork* *Kindness* *Open Communication* *Positive Attitude* This is how our team members describe the culture at Lutheran Senior LIFE! Apply today to find out more!

We are SO EXCITED! LSMNJ is opening a brand new PACE Center in Plainfield, NJ, serving clients in Union County. As we venture into this brand new program, we are seeking a full-time RN to help get us started!

This position offers a salary of between of $85-$95k, a full complement of benefits and paid time off!

Education/Training/Certifications:

1. RN License – New Jersey
2. CPR
3. Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance

Skill(s):

1. Broad knowledge base of health care problems of the frail elderly.
2. Knowledge of common safety hazards in the home and improvements to establish a safer environment
3. Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
4. Knowledge of home care services, nursing principles and practices with particular reference to the elderly.
5. Ability to perform physical assessments and develop plans of care.
6. Knowledge of health instruction techniques and practices.
7. Skilled in preparing and maintaining records and written reports and responding to correspondence.
8. Excellent organization and documentation skills. Previous case management and leadership experience in Home Health Care
9. Familiarity with community health resources, which are available to participants and families
10. Skilled in developing and maintain department quality assurance. Knowledge of current NJ Home Health policies
11. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, medical staff, staff members and family caregivers.
12. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
13. Work well with all members of the care team
14. Knowledge of elder abuse and reporting
15. Familiar with Dementia, Wandering Behavior and Intervention
16. Knowledge of Standard Precautions & Fire and Emergency Procedures in healthcare setting
17. Knowledge of Participant Rights and Workplace Safety

Experience:

1. Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in acute care setting or
2. 1 year experience in home care or long term care setting
3. Minimum of 1 year working with the frail or elderly.

Medical Clearance:

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

General Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to our participants at the home and/or in the center. They will perform the initial assessment, annual reassessment and change of condition assessments of participants in the clinic or their home environment and coordinate individualized plans of care with the appropriate resources. The RN is responsible for implementation of physician orders and plans of care; delivering education to participants, caregivers and family; appropriately communicating participant condition with LIFE staff.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LSMNJ offers a robust benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and so much more!