Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse I

Pay rate: $40.00 hr

Address: 525 NW Blvd Vineland, NJ

Shift: 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. = 5 LPNs

2:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. = 5 LPNs

10:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. = 5 LPNs

Days - Saturday and Sunday

Facility Name: NJ Military & Veteran Affairs – Vineland

Roles & Responsibilities:

Assists in the physical examination of clients; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood

pressure, and collects specimens for laboratory analyses.

Examines client's eyes, ears, teeth, and bodies regularly to determine whether proper hygiene is carried out by

nonprofessional resident care personnel.

Administers first aid to clients in instances of sudden illness or accident until Registered Nurse or a physician

arrives.

Charts client care and treatment measures on the appropriate forms.

Administers treatments under physician's orders.

Assists with the setup of equipment used for oxygen therapy.

Assists a Registered Professional Nurse in preoperative and post-operative care and specialized psychiatric

treatment and treatments associated with developmentally disabled clients.

Assists in the use of Foley catheters, colostomy, irrigations and douches, tube feedings, and application of

binders and bandages.

Assists clients with braces and prosthetic devices.

Performs prescribed isolation techniques.

Dispenses medication as indicated; measures and administers liquid medication by mouth provided that no

calculations or fractional doses are required; administers pills, capsules, and powders by mouth.

Prepares and administers medication, including insulin, by subcutaneous hypodermic and intramuscular

injections.

Applies external medications to clients such as salves, ointments, and powders as specifically directed by a

superior.

Evaluates, on a continuing basis, the therapeutic value or the side effects of medications on clients.

Accurately records individual dosages of medication administered.

Observes clients closely for reaction to drugs, treatment, any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or

emotional problems, and reports adverse reactions or problems to immediate supervisor.

When instructed, administers prescribed medications orally and observes clients to ensure that they take their

medication.

Accounts for narcotics, barbiturates, and other accountable drug before and after each shift.

Counsels clients concerning their medications by utilizing medication fact sheets.

May perform routine assigned nursing procedures, such as bathing, dressing and feeding clients; making beds

and helps clients into and out of bed.

Obtains client temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height and weight, and records results on client

chart.

Reports changes in temperature, pulse, respiration, and other client conditions to a Registered Professional

Nurse or a physician.

Collects urine, sputum, and other specimens from clients and labels containers to forward for laboratory

analysis.

Gathers information for the preparation of inventory records, such as amounts of drugs, medical and other

supplies.

Positions clients according to prescribed practices and the nursing care plan, and assists clients with simple

exercises.

Notifies the physician or supervisor as to any new condition of the client requiring medical attention.

Requisitions, maintains, and accounts for medical supplies, tools, and equipment which must be kept ready for

use within the treatment room of a resident living unit.

Acts as a liaison between nonprofessional resident care personnel and medical and professional nursing staff

regarding medication changes and clients symptoms or behavior changes.

May instruct nonprofessional resident care personnel on their medically related job duties and follows up on

their performance periodically.

Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of clients.

Interprets visitation rules and regulations to other staff, residents, members of clients' families, and visitors.

Maintains accurate medical records within the scope of practice for a LPN.

Contributes as a member of the health care team in the determination of treatment goals and participates and

involves client in goal planning sessions.

May teach client education classes in areas of physical health care, good grooming and hygiene, and personal

appearance.

Assists Registered Professional Nurse in carrying out other delegated work.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems

used by the agency, office, or related units.

Remarks:

1) They must complete a 2 hour training course prior to working any shifts on our EMR (Electronic Medical

Records) in order to be able to chart and pass meds

2) They must also have a valid Flu vaccination dated between 8/15/24 to present.

3) A valid and clear Tuberculous screening within the 12 last months. If TB is positive, would need proof clear chest

xray dated within the last 12 months.

BG checks will be done.