LPN - Children's Residential

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As an LPN, you will work within our children's residential program located in Burlington County, New Jersey. The children's residential programs provides a structured, safe environment for co-ed adolescents, ages 14-19 with developmental disabilities/mental illness. Schedule : Monday

• Friday 10a-6p with travel between two programs Pay : $26 to $28 dollars per hour Competencies: The qualified candidate should : have familiarity with medication and uses; ability to communicate medication education to staff; ability to teach coping skills and gin and maintain trust; understand negative impact of mental illness and developmental disabilities; and have the ability to be an advocate for consumers Responsibilities: Complete nursing assessment report within 24 hours Provide medication monitoring Provide emergency evaluation as needed Participate in the development and revision of Treatment Plans Provide training to staff, consumers, and family members Administer medications Assess youth condition under direction of the APN and RN Provide educational and support to direct care staff on medication administration and side effects Provide injections of medication as needed and prescribed by physicians Provide weekly health, hygiene, and sex education to youth Monitor for accuracy of and confirm physician’s orders Coordinate and provide on-going assessments Assist in crisis intervention situations as needed Face to face health care monitoring Collaborate with healthcare providers Complete supporting documentation for all of the above duties Provide on call support 24 hours for emergencies Travel to 3 group homes within a 10 mile radius Benefits: Competitive base salary Supplemental Income Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy Qualifications: NJ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License; 3 years’ nursing experience with children Valid driver’s license. All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.