Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Support Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do want a job that will totally change your outlook on life? Do you love to connect with other people? Are you looking for a career that provides you with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction? Would you like to go home at the end of every day knowing that you provided someone with the support they needed to live their best life?.... Join Allies as an LPN Support Manager!

JOB LOCATION: Marlton, NJ

POSITION TYPE: Full Time

JOB CATEGORY: Nursing/Health/Non-Profit/Management

About Us:

Since 1999, Allies has been enriching the lives of people with special needs by promoting their greater independence with dignity, respect and understanding.

About the Job:

The LPN Support Manager oversees staff (both Direct Support Professionals & LPNs), as well as the LPN Assistant Manager, and is responsible for the overall management of a residential program for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Additionaly, the LPN Support Manager provides nursing and direct care services for these individuals The objectives of this position are:

• To ensure that all individuals served have clean, safe, comfortable homes and access to activities, places, and people that enrich their lives
• To ensure that staff have the tools, knowledge, information, and support that they need in order to be successful in their roles. To Provide direct nursing care effectively by ensuring the general well-being of each individual served while promoting a consumer-oriented approach to healthcare.

Responsibilites:
(not all inclusive)

• Provides nursing and direct care services: including dressing, bathing, and toileting when necessary.
• Ensure physical well-being of the individuals: administer medication and ensure doctor's orders are implemented
• Implements medically prescribed diets and exercise programs.
• Help the individuals served maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment
• Support individuals in their personal growth and assist them in reaching their goals
• Ensure that the residential program meets all standards and criteria established by the agency and other applicable regulatory bodies
• Assists in the training of staff in the areas health maintenance, medications, and medical treatments.
• Produce required documentation and reports completely, accurately, and in compliance with established deadlines.
• Establish and maintain communication with all interested parties, inside and outside of the agency Be on-call 24/7/365 to provide support for emergency situations

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Graduate of accredited Nursing School; Licensed in the State of NJ
• Two years' experience in the area of Community Health and/or Home Health Care

Other:

• Valid Unrestricted Driver License
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Ability to Transfer and/or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to Read and Write English
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to Successful a Criminal Background Check Ability to Attend Up to Five Days (~9am to 5pm) of Paid Training in Hamilton, Mercer County, NJ

Competencies:

Good Judgement and Decision Making; Creativity; Flexibility; Adaptability; Dependability; Timeliness; Confidentiality; Initiative; Team Player; Empathetic; Passion and Drive; Ability to remain calm in crises situations

Benefits offered to Full Time Employees:

• Health Insurance
• Vision & Dental Plans
• Prescription Drug Program
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Observed Holidays
• Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
• Discounted Tuition & Tuition Reimbursement Click here for more Benefits & Perks

Allies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer