Memory Care LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse - United Methodist Communities at The Shores

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse - Memory Care

Full Time Nights * Part Time Nights * Part Time Evenings

* Pay rate up to $34.00/hour; based on experience *

PLUS

Premium Saturday & Sunday Incentive of $1.50 per hour

Shift differentials: 2nd Shift = $1.00, 3rd Shift = $2.00

United Methodist Communities has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 7th year in a row, 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

United Methodist Communities is currently seeking an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse for The Shores, our Senior Care Community located in Ocean City, NJ within picturesque Cape May County.

Ocean City was recently recognized by the HomeSnacks data website as "New Jersey's happiest town" based on lower cost of living and unemployment rates and shorter commute times in a recent study. United Methodist Communities, a six-time Great Place to Work certified organization, has many opportunities to get you happy in your work and home life in our family-friendly town!

• The LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible to provide ongoing monitoring of residents' physical and mental status to assure maintenance of optional level of function. Responsible for the daily clinical aspect of the Resident Care Department, functioning to meet all residents' needs.

Requirements for an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse:

• High School or GED.
• Prior Long Term Care experience (preferred).
• Current New Jersey LPN License.

Responsibilities for an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse:

• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants.
• Assist the DRL in the provision of services to residents.
• Ensures the completion of assessment/ reassessment and the service plan in conjunction with the residents' family, the personal care assistants/ medication aides and other necessary individuals.
• Assists in the coordination of transitions (internally and externally) ensuring proper completion of re documentation in HER ¬ification to the business office.
• Assesses, monitors, reports and follows up with residents who have experienced an accident, incident or change in condition.
• Accurately and promptly transcribes orders (MAR/TAR).
• Oversee coordination of residents' health and wellness needs, ancillary services, medication program management and completion of assessments and individual service plans as per state guidelines.
• Provides for Case Management Services, e.g. scheduling of doctor appointments, studies, transportation, obtaining referrals, pre-certs, prescriptions for residents receiving level 2-4 nursing services.
• Timely destroys expired and discontinued medication and narcotic as per UMC policy and procedure.

About UMC:

• Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
• Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our team members say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
• According to the 2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our team members:
  • Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning
  • Indicate they are able to take time off work when necessary
  • Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!
• We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
• Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Associates/Team Members:

• Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
• Employee Discount Program
• Homeowner/Renter/Automobile Insurance (NJ Manufacturers)
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
• 9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays
• Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
• Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.