Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse I

　　Location: Vineland NJ 08360

　　Duration: 6 Months to long term

　　Shift: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm 2:30 pm -11:00 pm Days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

　　Role & Responsibilities:.Assists in the physical examination of clients; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and collects specimens for laboratory analyses.Examines client's eyes, ears, teeth, and bodies regularly to determine whether proper hygiene is carried out by nonprofessional resident care personnel.Administers first aid to clients in instances of sudden illness or accident until Registered Nurse or a physician arrives.Charts client care and treatment measures on the appropriate forms.Administers treatments under physician's orders.Assists with the setup of equipment used for oxygen therapy.Assists a Registered Professional Nurse in preoperative and post-operative care and specialized psychiatric treatment and treatments associated with developmentally disabled clients.Assists in the use of Foley catheters, colostomy irrigations and douches, tube feedings, and application of binders and bandages.Assists clients with braces and prosthetic devices.Performs prescribed isolation techniques.Dispenses medication as indicated; measures and administers liquid medication by mouth provided that no calculations or fractional doses are required; administers pills, capsules, and powders by mouth.Prepares and administers medication, including insulin, by subcutaneous hypodermic and intramuscular injections.Applies external medications to clients such as salves, ointments, and powders as specifically directed by a superior.Evaluates, on a continuing basis, the therapeutic value or the side effects of medications on clients.Accurately records individual dosages of medication administered.Observes clients closely for reaction to drugs, treatment, any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or emotional problems, and reports adverse reactions or problems to immediate supervisor.When instructed, administers prescribed medications orally and observes clients to ensure that they take their medication.Accounts for narcotics, barbiturates, and other accountable drug before and after each shift.Counsels clients concerning their medications by utilizing medication fact sheets.May perform routine assigned nursing procedures, such as bathing, dressing and feeding clients; making beds and helps clients into and out of bed.Obtains client temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height and weight, and records results on client chart.Reports changes in temperature, pulse, respiration, and other client conditions to a Registered Professional Nurse or a physician.Collects urine, sputum, and other specimens from clients and labels containers to forward for laboratory analysis.Gathers information for the preparation of inventory records, such as amounts of drugs, medical and other supplies.Positions clients according to prescribed practices and the nursing care plan, and assists clients with simple exercises.Notifies the physician or supervisor as to any new condition of the client requiring medical attention.Requisitions, maintains, and accounts for medical supplies, tools, and equipment which must be kept ready for use within the treatment room of a resident living unit.Acts as a liaison between nonprofessional resident care personnel and medical and professional nursing staff regarding medication changes and clients symptoms or behavior changes.May instruct nonprofessional resident care personnel on their medically related job duties and follows up on their performance periodically.Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of clients.Interprets visitation rules and regulations to other staff, residents, members of clients' families, and visitors.Maintains accurate medical records within the scope of practice for a LPN.Contributes as a member of the health care team in the determination of treatment goals and participates and involves client in goal planning sessions.May teach client education classes in areas of physical health care, good grooming and hygiene, and personal appearance.Assists Registered Professional Nurse in carrying out other delegated work.Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.Required certifications:Covid Card.Flu shot.BLS.Tb test.About our Company: -

　　22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

　　Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

　　“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.