Licensed Practical Nurse; Lpn Long Term Care Unit E​/O Weekend

Job Category
:
Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number
: LICEN
009653

• Posted :
  October 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long Term Care.

Job Duties

Responsibilities:

Collects data from patients, family or significant others and records on Initial Data Base form.

Twenty-four-hour nursing assessment and provides data to RN for MDS inclusion.

Contributes to the formulation and updating of plan of care and implements plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients (e.g., medications, treatments, dressing changes, resident care, TPR) according to established standards.

Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately, notifying charge nurse as needed.

Documents pertinent information regarding patient's responses and nursing interventions in patient's medical record.

Administers medication according to hospital policies; understands and monitors age specific data including meds, lab/diagnostic results, etc

Patient Care Responsibilities

Apply principles of infection control and safety in the performance of patient care.

Communicate effectively with charge nurse and other member of the health care team regarding patient's needs and/or changes in condition.

Responds appropriately in crisis situation; able to prioritize.

Reports significant unit problems to the charge nurse.

Demonstrates understanding and complies with all regulatory agencies; ability to assume charge in the absence of a charge nurse.

Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served and comply with the Bill of Rights.

Participates in patient teaching and nursing research activities (CQI).

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties:

Orients patient and family to new environment; develop rapport with patients’ family and/or significant others.

Orients LPNs, Nurses’ Aides (Certified Nurse Aides) as required.

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.

Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned. Participate in patient care conferences and in staff development activities as required.

Assists other personnel as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Position

Qualifications:

• Current NJ license Licensed Practical Nurse license is required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• IV Certification required
• Experience in the…