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LPN - Emergency Services

Posted Aug 20

Shift
Days
Unit
ER

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
LPN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Overtime
$32.78/hr

About this role

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

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The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • IV certification upon hire; Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

The current compensation range for this role is $32.78 to $40.99. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Application details and notices

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Sourced from Saint Michael's Medical Center’s careers page.

Requirements

  • EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
  • Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • IV certification upon hire; Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Newark, New Jersey
Median rent
$1,392/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$52,060/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
13% above the national average

Newark area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.

Address
111 CENTRAL AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ, 07102
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
147

Newark sits just eight miles from Manhattan, offering urban energy with easy NYC access. The Ironbound district is known for its Portuguese and Brazilian dining, while Branch Brook Park blooms with one of the nation's largest cherry blossom displays. Home to major teaching hospitals, it blends career opportunity with city culture.

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Saint Michael's Medical Center
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Workplace: SAINT MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER.

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