LPN - Med/Surg Unit III (4A) - Full Time Night
RWJBarnabas Health
- New Jersey
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Graduated from an accredited program of Practical Nursing,
- Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Maintains required Heart Saver CPR Certification/course completion status
- Shift working, 7:00-7:30
- Assists as directed with PI activities including data collection,
- Demonstrates competency in Blood Glucose Monitoring,
- Demonstrates competency in Pain Management by recording the patient s pain intensity, implementing interventions based on the plan of care and providing patient / family education,
- Demonstrates competency in pain management by recording the patient s pain intensity, implementing interventions based on the plan of care, providing patient/family education and reporting to the RN patient outcomes,
- Demonstrates competency in Restraint Management and application,
- Demonstrates management of patient receiving moderate sedation to facilitate a procedure,
- Document all patient observations according to Department policy,
- Ensures a safe environment in aspects of care, equipment and treatment,
- Ensures discharge plan is complete at time of discharge with the RN,
- Gathers information, vital signs for assigned patients and communicates to appropriate RN,
- Identifies and reports potential and actual patient safety issues,
- Integrates psychosocial, physical, nutritional and rehabilitation needs of the patient in patient care and discharge planning,
- Integrates the nursing process utilizing a multidisciplinary approach in the delivery of patient care,
- Maintains the standards of nursing practice and implements the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and Nursing Department,
- Manages the care of the pre-operative/pre-procedural patient according to hospital policies and standards of care,
- Participates in acuity classification on all patients according to facility policy,
- Participates in patient education
- Proficient in the use of all CMC documentation tools, restraints, nursing notes, procedure and graphic tool,
- Renders patient care based upon RN s assessment/reassessment within specified time frames,
- Reviews care plan and discharge plan, communicates changes to appropriate RN,
- Utilizes clinical information systems and documents in nursing progress
- Utilizes clinical information systems and documents in nursing progress notes per established policies,
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!