Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse-Urgent Care (Physician Practice)

Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack MeridianHealthour teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The LPN provides nursing care under the supervision of the physician(s) and practice supervisor. Serves as a liaison between the patients and the provider. Will provide care to both urgent care and primary care patients.

LPN will need to be flexible to travel to all other Urgent Care locations- Brick, Jackson, Forked River and LBI during summer months

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Follows plan of care as directed by the RN and/or clinical supervisors. Examples may include but are not limited to:


• Complies with appropriate physician orders.


• Observes, reports and assists in meeting patient needs as per plan of care.


• Records vital signs, intake and output other related responsibilities.


• Supports/reinforces patient teaching and discharge planning.


• Assists patients with personal hygiene, nutrition and daily activities.


• Appropriately utilizes and cares for technical equipment and supplies.


• Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and surgical procedures appropriate to the unit.




• Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition, including a change in vital signs and/or blood sugars. Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation.


• Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through willingness to float.


• Appropriately participates in emergent situations. Assists with and reassures patients and families.


• Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling.


• Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods.


• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service area.


• Appropriately completes data collection, plan of care and intervention of patient care. Utilizes data information systems appropriately.


• Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of Ethics, Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures and promotes professional ethics/standards.


• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.


• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN Program


• NJ LPN License Required


• CPR certification


• EMR experience a plus


• Experience in a physican practice /urgent care a plus!


• LPN will need to be flexible to travel to all other Urgent Care locations- Brick, Toms River, Forked River and LBI during summer months

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