Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Med/Surg Unit

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is licensed by the state and prepared to provide basic, direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for care of assigned patients and functions as a member of the health care team, taking direction and guidance from Registered Nurses. All care is provided in compliance with and according to Nursing Department policy/procedure, standards of care and the Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Act. Participates in unit Quality Improvement activities. These responsibilities are performed as they apply to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited program of Practical Nursing
• Current New Jersey LPN license
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective communication skills and basic math skills.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Preferred:

• Previous LPN experience preferred.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Nights 7:00PM 8:00AM
• Every other weekend
• Full-Time (37.5 hrs)
• Mandatory Orientation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• Utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care.
• Individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patients needs with the support of a professional Registered Nurse and/or the Clinical Director.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.