Licensed Practical Nurse at CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC

Camden, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

43.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Organization, Empathy, Compassion, Physical Stamina, Strength, Adaptability, Flexibility, Cultural Competency, Ethics, Professionalism

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Camden, NJ 08103 Position Type: Per Diem Salary Range: $43.00 - $43.00 Hourly Job Shift: Night Position Details: Per Diem night shifts 7pm-7am Job Summary: In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education. Duties / Responsibility: Patient Care Collaboration with Healthcare team Health and Safety compliance Clinical tasks Skills / Abilities: Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Attention to detail Time management and organization Empathy and compassion Physical stamina and strength Adaptability and flexibility Cultural competency Ethics and professionalism Performance Expectations: In a team relationship with the RN supervisor, contributes to nursing assessment, care and planning Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to other patient care providers Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record Assists in the formation of a written plan Assists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs Assists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients’ right to privacy Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients Must maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coat Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off-going shift If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled two days off Will notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time Arrange workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted After the agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor are to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement All approved schedule modifications will be at the discretion of the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor Is cognizant and adheres to all security regulations of the institution Adheres to assigned break and lunch periods Remains at assigned post until properly relieved Attends scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings Maintains an active Hands-On CPR certification All other duties as assigned Qualifications Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program with current licensure in the state of employment. Must conform to the security clearance standards of the institution where employed Functional Demands: Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. May be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice). Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities. Completes required orientation as directed by facility Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility Conforms to dress code Reports to work site at designated time Adheres to attendance policy and utilizes timekeeping practices and expectations Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through systematic data collection, assisting with health assessments, and patient health education. They collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient care and safety compliance.