Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Competencies

• 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.
• Pay
• Rate: NEW competitive wages and Weekend differentials!
• Schedule: Full Time 3pm-11pm Monday - Friday, Weekends as needed.

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Tuition reimbursement: $5,250 Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes: Discounted health insurance Dental Program Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Benefit plan Employee Assistance Program Direct Deposit Credit Union Child Day Care Center on campus Gift shop on campus Free onsite parking on campus Free meals for all employees Pay differentials Exclusive employee discounts and special offers Access to earned wages prior to payday Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us! QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Qualifications

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.