Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in New Jersey
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New Jersey are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and community health clinics, with openings at every level from new graduates through senior LPNs. The heaviest hiring is in Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton, where established employers such as RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and CareOne Management regularly post openings. The most sought-after specialties in New Jersey are geriatric care, rehabilitation, and pediatric outpatient settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sharpen Your Nursing Skills at BAYADA!
Our Middlesex County, New Jersey Offices are interested in a Licensed Practical Nurse who has a passion for skilled nursing! The ideal nurse has a drive for expanding their skills to join our Skilled Nursing team. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Why Choose our Middlesex County BAYADA Offices?
We pride ourselves on providing an excellent onboarding and training experience from Day 1. We cater to an array of clients ranging from infant ages to older adult, from low acuity to trach and vented. We invest in our nurses by providing you with extensive training to help you thrive on your cases!
All BAYADA Skilled Nurses Enjoy
- Flexible scheduling based on your preferences
- Weekly pay
- Preventive Care Coverage for ALL employees (PRN included)
- Short commute times – we match you with cases nearest you
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career advancement and training
- One-to-one client care
- $1,200 nurse referral bonus
You take care of others, BAYADA takes care of you.
Benefits for full-time employees include:
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
- PTO (paid vacation or sick leave)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Scholarship opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
What makes private duty nursing different than home health visits?
- Traditional shifts (4's, 8's, 10's or 12's)
- Hands-on care with only one client per day
- Building client relationships and watching their milestones
- Client age ranges from infant to geriatric
We're honored to be recognized as:
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for: Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
Qualifications for a private duty LPN:
- Graduation from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by school transcript or diploma
- A current nursing license in good standing in the state
Compensation & Schedule:
- Pay up to $35/hr based on qualifications
- Flexible scheduling with no minimums (full-time, part-time, per diem)
BAYADA Home Health Care was founded on the principle that health care gets better when clients get better care at home—the place they most want to be. Delivering care is our highest priority and greatest joy.
Pay: $32 - $35/hr
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As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Sharpen Your Nursing Skills at BAYADA!
Our Middlesex County, New Jersey Offices are interested in a Licensed Practical Nurse who has a passion for skilled nursing! The ideal nurse has a drive for expanding their skills to join our Skilled Nursing team. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability.
Why Choose our Middlesex County BAYADA Offices?
We pride ourselves on providing an excellent onboarding and training experience from Day 1. We cater to an array of clients ranging from infant ages to older adult, from low acuity to trach and vented. We invest in our nurses by providing you with extensive training to help you thrive on your cases!
All BAYADA Skilled Nurses Enjoy
- Flexible scheduling based on your preferences
- Weekly pay
- Preventive Care Coverage for ALL employees (PRN included)
- Short commute times – we match you with cases nearest you
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career advancement and training
- One-to-one client care
- $1,200 nurse referral bonus
You take care of others, BAYADA takes care of you.
Benefits for full-time employees include:
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
- PTO (paid vacation or sick leave)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Scholarship opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job training
What makes private duty nursing different than home health visits?
- Traditional shifts (4's, 8's, 10's or 12's)
- Hands-on care with only one client per day
- Building client relationships and watching their milestones
- Client age ranges from infant to geriatric
We're honored to be recognized as:
- Newsweek's Greatest Workplace for: Overall, Women, Parents & Families, Diversity
- Forbes Best Employers for Veterans
Qualifications for a private duty LPN:
- Graduation from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by school transcript or diploma
- A current nursing license in good standing in the state
Compensation & Schedule:
- Pay up to $35/hr based on qualifications
- Flexible scheduling with no minimums (full-time, part-time, per diem)
BAYADA Home Health Care was founded on the principle that health care gets better when clients get better care at home—the place they most want to be. Delivering care is our highest priority and greatest joy.
Pay: $32 - $35/hr
NER-CJ
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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The qualifications that appear most often in licensed practical nurse jobs across New Jersey.
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license issued or recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program with passing NCLEX-PN scores
- Current BLS or CPR certification from an approved provider
- Proficiency in electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to administer medications, monitor patients, and document clinical observations accurately
- Strong communication skills for coordinating care with registered nurses and physicians
Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed practical nurse in New Jersey?
To become a licensed practical nurse in New Jersey, you must complete an approved practical nursing program, pass the NCLEX-PN exam, and obtain licensure through the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Programs are available at community colleges and vocational schools throughout the state. Once licensed, you can apply directly to employers. New Jersey also participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which means nurses licensed in compact states may be eligible to work in New Jersey without a separate state license.
How much do licensed practical nurses make in New Jersey?
Licensed practical nurses in New Jersey earn a median of about $75,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,210 for the lowest 10% to over $85,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed practical nurses in New Jersey?
Employers hiring licensed practical nurses in New Jersey right now include Monarch Communities, Morristown Post Acute, and BAYADA Home Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's dense network of skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and community health organizations means openings are distributed across both urban and suburban areas.
Which New Jersey cities have the most licensed practical nurse jobs?
The New Jersey cities with the most licensed practical nurse openings are Morristown, Trenton, and Vineland. This distribution reflects the concentration of large hospital systems, long-term care campuses, and outpatient clinics in New Jersey's major urban corridors, with smaller markets often anchored by regional health networks or county-run facilities that hire steadily regardless of broader economic conditions.
Are there remote licensed practical nurse jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Licensed practical nursing is a hands-on clinical role requiring direct patient contact, so most positions are fully on-site. About 25% of licensed practical nurse openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in care coordination, telephonic triage, or case management roles that draw on clinical background without requiring bedside duties.
How can I get hired as a licensed practical nurse in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, which hire new graduates more readily than acute-care hospitals. Large New Jersey operators such as CareOne and Genesis Healthcare run structured orientation programs for new LPNs. Candidates who complete a clinical externship during their practical nursing program, hold a current NCLEX-PN pass, and have experience as a certified nursing assistant or home health aide are consistently prioritized over applicants with no patient-facing background.
Where can I find and apply to licensed practical nurse jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to licensed practical nurse jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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