Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / Per Diem Evening in Edison, New Jersey
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe 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’salso 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.
As part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered nursing and rehabilitation services to patients. Support the Unit Manager to maintain excellent clinical standards and patient experience. Provides the highest level of service to all patient's, families, and visitors to ensure satisfaction. Responsible for ensuring all assigned residents receive all medications, treatments, and nursing care as ordered. Completes all required documentation as per state/federal guidelines.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse at Hackensack Meridian includes:
Administering medications and treatments as per physician orders
Assisting in the supervision of nursing assistants
Assisting with developing and implementing plans of care for residents
Ensuring that documentation meets all state/federal guidelines. Documentation indicates accuracy of charting:
Plan of Care
Interventions/TX
Administration of meds
Teaching
Ensuring all medications/treatments of assigned residents are given as ordered
Performing and assist with direct patient care as needed
Ensuring resident has proper equipment and adaptive devices as ordered
Co-ordinating resident care with other facility departments
Assessing and identify any changes in resident condition and needs and report to charge nurse
Qualifications
Completion of an approved LPN program
NJ LPN License
Current with all Continuing Education (CE) requirements
Serve as patient advocate and role model to other Team Members
Deliver patient care with minimal disruptions and obstacles
Ability to effectively work on a multidisciplinary team
Long-term care facility experience preferred
Prior work experience with geriatric and disabled populations preferred
Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred
CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation preferred
IV Certification preferred
BLS Basic Life Support preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Job ID 2024-150510
Department Nursing LPN
Site Hartwyck @ Oak Tree Inc
Job Location US-NJ-Edison
Position Type Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week 19
Shift Evening
Shift Hours Evening
Weekend Work Every Other Weekend
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work Two of 6