Christian Health Care Center·Wyckoff, New Jersey
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct nursing care, including taking vital signs, carrying out screening duties, and administering medications to patients in a behavioral health hospital setting. Responsibilities also involve supervising ancillary staff and ensuring all documentation and care standards comply with federal and state regulations.
Directs the day-to-day functions of the PNAs in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the facility. Signs and dates all entries made in the patient's medical record. Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required. Charts nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the patient as well as the ' response to the care. Develops work assignments and/or assists in completing and performing such tasks. Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician and within the guidelines of good nursing practice. Ensures that discontinued drugs and narcotics are turned in to the Nursing Supervisor/Unit Manager for destruction or returned to provider pharmacy for credit. Reviews medication orders for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop policies. Makes daily rounds of assigned unit to ensure that the nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Records new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department or Unit Clerk. Transcribes physician's orders/LP orders, as per policy. Reports all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc. to the Nursing Supervisor/Nurse Manager. Fills out and completes Transfer Forms in accordance with established procedures. The individual is competent to care for adult and geriatric (ages 65+) patients. Ensures that assigned PNAs are aware of the patientcare plans and that they are used in administering daily care to the patient. Completes all documentation as required. Participates in the maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing services department. Interprets the department's policies and procedures to personnel, patients, visitors and government agencies as required. Admits, transfers, and discharges patients as required. Fills out and completes accident/incident reports. Submit to Unit Manager as required. Charts all accidents/incidents involving the patients following established procedures. Takes and records TPR's, blood pressures, etc. as necessary. Participates in the implementation and ensures maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the patients and personnel i.e. universal precautions guidelines. Monitors nursing care to ensure that all patients are treated fairly and with kindness, dignity, respect and privacy. Ensures that assigned nursing personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures including dress code and safety regulations. Reviews patient care plans for target goals and individualized interventions, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. Informs the Nursing Supervisor/Unit Manager of any changes that need to be made on the care plan. Ensures that nurses' notes reflect that the care plan is being followed. Participates in implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment. Orders prescribed medications, supplies and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies. Ensures that an adequate supply of medications, supplies and equipment are on hand to meet the nursing needs of the patients. Report needs to the Nursing Supervisor/Unit Manager. Ensures that department personnel, patients and visitors follow the department established policies and procedures at all times. (ESSENTIAL; DAILY) Provides leadership to nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Gives/receives the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
Previous experience in long term care and/or geropsychiatric setting preferred. One year experience with geriatric population preferred. If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below. https://christianhealthnj.org/careers Min USD $30.00/Hr. Max USD $41.00/Hr.
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and demonstrate compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance. Previous experience in long-term care and/or a geriatric psychiatric setting, along with one year of experience with the geriatric population, is preferred.
Pay
Rate: NEW competitive wages and Weekend differentials!
Schedule: Full Time 3pm-11pm Monday - Friday, Weekends as needed.
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.