- Turn your Weekends into Meaningful One-on-One Care If you’re longing for more time, more connection, and more appreciation—come to BAYADA. BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Union and Essex County Teams providing care to adult and pediatric clients on weekends in the comfort of their homes. If you're looking for a rewarding way to supplement your current schedule, weekend home care offers the opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one care while making a lasting impact on the lives of your clients and their families. Instead of caring for multiple patients at once, you'll have the time to focus on one client, build meaningful relationships, and deliver the high-quality care they deserve. Whether you're looking for consistent weekend hours or additional shifts to complement your weekday schedule, BAYADA works with your availability to match you with ongoing cases that fit your needs. Our goal is to provide continuity for our clients while giving our nurses the flexibility and support they deserve. Weekend Program Incentive: Nurses who commit to working at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) each week and complete a minimum of three weekend shifts per month are eligible for an additional 2 hours of pay for each qualifying weekend shift worked. For example, work an 8-hour shift and get paid for 10 hours. This incentive applies to weekend shifts of 8 hours or longer. Weekend Incentive Requirements Nurses must commit to one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) each week Minimum of 3 weekend shifts per month required Shifts must be a minimum of 8 hours to qualify Eligible nurses receive an additional 2 hours of pay for completed weekend shifts Why Nurses Choose BAYADA Weekly pay (every Thursday) Flexible schedules built around your availability 1:1 patient care — no rushed visits Short commute times close to home $1,200 Nurse Referral Bonus You take care of others — BAYADA takes care of you. Benefits (Based on Employment Type) Preventive care coverage for ALL employees Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
- Paid Time Off (vacation or sick time)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Scholarship opportunities & free continuing education Why Private Duty Nursing? Traditional shifts: 8s, 10s, or 12s Hands-on care with one client Build meaningful, long-term client relationships See real progress and milestones Care for clients from infant to geriatric What Your Day Looks Like Travel to one client’s home near you Provide skilled nursing care following physician orders Monitor and assess client conditions Document care using electronic charting (Statewise) How We Set You Up for Success Paid training starting day one In-office, in-home, and online training options Award-winning adult & pediatric simulation labs 24/7 clinical support — you’re never alone We support nurses caring for all ages, diagnoses, and acuity levels, with ongoing training to help you feel confident on every shift. Recognized & Award-Winning Workplace Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program Active LPN license in good standing in New Jersey Compensation & Scheduling 💲 $33–$35 per hour No minimum hours required Full-time, part-time, or per diem available Need more life in your work-life balance? Apply today or join our Talent Network! NER-NJ-RX As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates. BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here. BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
