
Staffing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Compensation
Not listed
Type
Full-time
Location
Newton, New Jersey
Posted
Sep 23, 2026
Requirements Summary
Applicants must hold an active New Jersey LPN license and have at least one year of experience in memory care, assisted living, or another health care setting. They must be at least 18, meet the flu vaccination requirement or qualify for an exemption, and pass a drug test and background check.
Core Responsibilities
Cover agreed-upon open shifts and provide person-centered care to older adults in assisted living, memory care, and health care communities. Conduct regular resident rounds, document care clearly, and coordinate with community staff.
Key Skills
Company Information
- Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
- Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
- Type: Nonprofit
Government Experience
- Federal Government Experience: Social Security Administration
- Government Experience Preferred: Social Security Administration
Full Job Description
Staffing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Earn $34 an hour, plus up to $4 more an hour on weekends. Pick the per diem LPN shifts that fit your life, days, evenings, or nights, at United Methodist Communities in northern New Jersey. Apply today and hear back within 48 hours. Who you'll care for You'll care for older adults living in UMC's assisted living, memory care, and health care communities. When a community has an open shift, you're the nurse who steps in so residents get the same steady care they count on. Why nurses pick this role You control your schedule. Choose the shifts you want to cover. Differentials paid in dollars, not promises. Evenings +$1/hour, nights +$2/hour, weekends +$4/hour. A nonprofit with staying power. UMC has served New Jersey seniors for more than 100 years and has been certified a Great Place to Work for 9 years in a row. Fast answers. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours. What you'll do Cover the open shifts you've agreed to take Give person-centered care to each resident Do regular rounds so every resident gets consistent, individual attention Document care clearly so the next shift has what it needs Work closely with community staff and build real connections with residents What you'll need Required: Active New Jersey LPN license At least 1 year of experience in memory care, assisted living, or another healthcare setting Flu vaccine for shifts inside a UMC community (medical and religious exemptions may be requested) Pass a drug test and background check Age 18 or older Pay and benefits: Base pay: $34.00/hour Shift differentials: +$1.00/hour evenings, +$2.00/hour nights, +$4.00/hour weekends Flexible scheduling Schedule Per diem. Day, evening, and night shifts available, including weekends. You choose which shifts to pick up. Next steps Apply today with our simple online application. A recruiter will contact you within 48 hours to talk about next steps. To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. E-Verify Participation United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.