Turning Point is recruiting full and part-time nurses for
12 hour shifts, 7A - 7PM and 7 PM -7AM. The LPN will assist the Registered Nurse in the delivery of care to all clients. Our team at Turning Point is dedicated to helping our patients turn their lives around. In this position, the selected candidates will assess and coordinate the delivery of care to all clients.
_essential job functions include:_
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Maintain nursing practice standards and protocols for sub-acute detox and residential service
Perform nursing tasks as indicated: medication administration, physicians’ orders, lab work, PPD administration etc.
Refer to community based medical care as needed
Coordinate client’s treatment and length of stay with Registered Nurse and Detox counselor’s
Educate clients to Detox and Residential protocols and medication regime
Provide individualized client education regarding health issues
Assist MD and schedule appointments as necessary
Ability to work with co-occurring clients
Provide discharge instruction and follow-up for all client’s
Assist in the orientation and training of new Nursing personnel
Audit active and closed carts to assure compliance with documentation standards as directed by the Director of Nursing
Participate in committee’s as appointed
Attend departmental staff meeting
Reports all pertinent information to DON
Perform all other duties assigned under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Preferred qualifications
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Licensed in the State of New Jersey as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Experienced working as an LPN
Knowledge of chemical dependence and 12 Step programs
Computer proficiency
Possess a valid NJ Driver’s License
Must possess CPR certification.
Turning Point is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Paterson
Paterson, New Jersey—the historic 'Silk City' founded by Alexander Hamilton—delivers an energetic, multicultural urban environment roughly 20 miles outside Manhattan. For healthcare professionals relocating to Passaic County, Paterson offers notable cost advantages compared to pricier Bergen County and New York City suburbs. The city is defined by dramatic geography and global culture: the iconic waterfalls at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park anchor the riverfront, while South Paterson’s Main Street corridor offers world-class Turkish and Middle Eastern dining, including fixtures like Yakamoz and Anatolia, bordered by bustling Dominican and Colombian bakeries. When looking for a place to settle, nurses generally target quieter, established residential neighborhoods like Hillcrest near Totowa, the tranquil Manor Section near Fair Lawn, or the historic architecture of Eastside Park. Commuters benefit from direct highway links via Interstate 80 and Route 19, alongside NJ Transit bus routes like the 190. While Paterson presents real urban tradeoffs—including pockets of crime, older housing stock, and dense street parking—its exceptional culinary scene, deep history, and strategic regional connectivity make it a functional, authentic home base.
