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Sevita - Hackettstown, NJ
posted 4 days ago
About the position
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. As a Traveling Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, you will be traveling between areas such as Hackettstown, NJ & Hopatcong, NJ (Warren & Sussex county). This role offers a great pay rate and requires working hours from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday. You will have a large impact by providing nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or has an emotional or behavioral disability.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
- Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
- Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician's orders and personal care services.
- Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
- Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
- Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers.
- Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field, or a graduate of an accredited LPN program.
- One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity.
- Current state LPN or LVN License.
- Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
- Additional certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: Pay on Demand, Full benefits package for full-time employees, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work
- Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing
- A stable job at an established, growing company
- We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career
