LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

As an LPN at Pines Village, your daily responsibilities will include administering medications, assisting residents with daily living activities, monitoring their health conditions, and maintaining accurate medical records. You will work collaboratively with a dynamic team committed to enhancing the overall well-being of our residents.

To become an LPN at Pines Village, you must possess a valid New Jersey LPN license. Additionally, a passion for working with seniors, strong communication skills, and organizational abilities are essential, while experience in skilled or assisted living care is preferred but not required.

LPNs at Pines Village typically work full-time from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, but we also offer per diem opportunities for those wanting a flexible schedule. This setup allows you to choose shifts that best align with your availability.

Our LPNs enjoy a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, flexible scheduling, health, dental, and vision insurance, group life and disability insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth.

Applying for the LPN position at Pines Village is easy! You can send your resume and a brief cover letter for an immediate response, or stop by our community at 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM to apply in person.

Discuss your previous roles in senior care, highlighting specific tasks you performed and how they positively impacted the residents' lives. Demonstrate your understanding of their unique needs and your commitment to their well-being.

It's important to show empathy and patience. Explain a specific instance where you dealt with a challenging situation, what steps you took, and how it turned out, showcasing your problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Highlight your knowledge of medication protocols, the importance of double-checking dosages, and your experience in keeping accurate medication records to ensure resident safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Share your techniques for organization and prioritization, like creating to-do lists or using digital task management tools, while providing examples of how you've managed multiple priorities effectively in past roles.

Talk about specific systems or software you’ve used for record-keeping, emphasizing your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all documentation.

Communicating effectively with your team is essential. Describe how you keep lines of communication open, whether through regular meetings, digital messaging, or team huddles, and provide an example of how this approach improved patient care.

Reflect on your personal reasons for choosing this field, such as your desire to make meaningful connections with seniors and positively impact their lives. Share passionate anecdotes that illustrate your deep commitment to elderly care.

It's critical to respect the resident's autonomy. Explain how you would approach the situation by discussing the importance of understanding their concerns, providing information, and working to find a solution that meets their needs.

Choose a situation where collaboration was key—whether it was working with nurses, therapists, or doctors—and discuss your role, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in delivering quality resident care.

This is your opportunity to align your values with those of Pines Village. Share what attracts you to the community, such as its commitment to resident-centered care and opportunities for professional growth, and how your goals match the organization's mission.