Licensed Practical Nurse - Freehold, New Jersey, United States
2 days ago
Job description
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The primary role of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide clinical support, under the direction of the clinical supervisors and/or RN professional to ensure smooth patient flow and physician and patient satisfaction. Serves as a liaison between the patients and the provider. Administers medications and treatments as per RN orders and completes all assigned tasks.
*Must be willing to work one night a week and one Saturday a month.*
**Must be willing to travel to Freehold, Jackson, Tinton Falls and Eatontown**
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse 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
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
- A strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers.
- Dedication to ongoing education.
- The ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Licensed Practical Nurse.
- BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today
Starting Minimum Rate
Minimum rate of $28.93 Hourly
Job Posting Disclosure
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:
Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.
Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
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