Licensed Practical Nurses, LPNs
Residential Program
Full-time and Part-time LPN Opportunities Available
Various work schedules are available. Please visit our website for more information.
Apply on our website www.njid.org, and click on the careers tab
Full-time 40 hours/week
Hours are based on the needs of the program.
Part-time evenings
Every other weekend, Sat & Sun 3pm-9pm or
Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm or
Sat. & Sun. 3pm-9pm & Mon. 3pm-10pm
New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID) is one of the largest not-for-profit agencies of its kind in the nation. It services infants, children, and adults with developmental and related disabilities. NJID offers specialized facilities, programs, and support throughout New Jersey. Join our dedicated staff of more than 500 and make a difference in someone's life!
We are recruiting a Full-Time & Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with adults with developmental and related disabilities in a residential program setting in Edison, NJ. The qualified candidate will provide nursing to group home residents while ensuring the general well-being of each individual served.
LPN Job Responsibilities:
• Administers medication and medical treatments as required and completes documentation
• Accompanies individuals to and from medical appointments and activities as needed
• Assists with activities of daily living as needed
• Data entry using Therap (EHR)
• Implements medically prescribed diets and exercise programs
• Completes documentation that is necessary for program operations promptly
Job Requirements:
• A valid NJ State Practical Nurse License
• HS diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license is in good standing and must be insurable under NJID's automobile insurance.
• Experience with g-tube feedings
• Experience working with intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities preferred
NJID has full-time, part-time, and per diem DSP opportunities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Somerset Counties.
NJID offers the following benefits:
• 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental (Full Time only)
• Vision Plan (Full Time only)
• Insurance for Employees (Full Time only)
• Retirement Plan (Full Time only)
• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Holidays (Full-time only)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• On the Job Training
• Extra Work Hours Available
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement (Full Time only)
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Full Time only)
Please apply at www.njid.org and click on the careers tab or fax your resume to 732-590-1798.
COVID-19 Considerations
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the safety and security of the individuals we serve and our employees have been paramount to us. To that end, NJID follows stringent protocols that comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health guidelines. NJID ensures necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is made available for all employees and mandates health screening for all employees and visitors.
NJID EOE Statement
It is NJID's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expressing, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an agency, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, layoff, termination, or any other terms and conditions of employment.
