Licensed Practical Nurse
Rio Grande, New Jersey
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients within the care center.
- Unit and setting
- Clinic
- License
- LPN license Must have an active LPN licenseactive LPN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- active LPN license Must have an active LPN license
- Certification
- CPR certification Must maintain CPR certification
- Education
- completion of an approved LPN program Completion of an approved LPN program required
- Experience
- professional nursing experience Minimum of one-year professional nursing experience, clinic experience preferred
- Also asks
- grasp of medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
- Also asks
- interpersonal and communication skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Also asks
- proficiency in administrative tasks Proficient in administrative tasks
- Also asks
- organization and detail orientation Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
- Also asks
- familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems
- Also asks
- ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas
- Also asks
- ability to handle confidential information and adapt to competing demands
- Also asks
- ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience
- clinic experience
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefitsmultiple medical and prescription coverage optionsMultiple medical and prescription coverage options
- Benefitsdental and vision care plansDental and vision care plans
- BenefitsHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs)Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
- BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Benefitsvoluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insuranceVoluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
- Benefitsvoluntary hospital indemnity coverageVoluntary hospital indemnity coverage
More benefits (14)
- Benefitsvoluntary short-term and long-term disability insuranceVoluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Benefitsvoluntary term life insurance and AD&DVoluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
- Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan401(k) retirement savings plan
- Benefitspaid time off (PTO)Paid time off (PTO)
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- delivering general nursing care Provides general nursing care to patients.
- Day to day
- maintaining exam rooms with necessary supplies Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.
- Day to day
- preparing lists of needed medical supplies Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
- Day to day
- ensuring cleanliness Ensures cleanliness.
- Day to day
- preparing equipment and aiding physician during treatment, examination, and testing Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
- Day to day
- observing, recording, and reporting patient condition and reactions to drugs and treatments Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
- Day to day
- educating patient and family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and wellness Educates patient & family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
- Day to day
- giving appointment preferences to emergency patients Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
- Day to day
- greeting patients and preparing them for examination Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.
- Day to day
- screening patients for appropriate information Screens patients for appropriation information.
- Day to day
- instructing patients on specimen and test collection Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests.
- Day to day
- maintaining and reviewing patient records and charts Maintains/reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
- Day to day
- posting test and examination results Posts tests and examination results.
- Day to day
- responding to and referring patient treatment-related phone calls Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
- Day to day
- instructing patients and families on medications and treatments Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
- Day to day
- following infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
- Day to day
- handling medical records and information with confidentiality and discretion Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling patient's medical records and information.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Original listing
Posted on Advocare LLC’s careers page.
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for delivering professional nursing care to patients within the care center. Working under the supervision of physicians and the clinical services team, the LPN supports patient care by assisting with examinations, administering medications, and documenting patient information accurately and timely. Advocare, LLC is a physician-owned partnership of leading pediatricians, family practitioners, and specialists in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you’ll be an integral member of a forward-thinking clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and service in a dynamic healthcare environment. Licensed Practical Nurse
Essential Functions
Provides general nursing care to patients. Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
Ensures cleanliness. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
Educates patient & family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.
Screens patients for appropriation information. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests. Maintains/reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examination results. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies. Perform other duties/tasks as requested by providers, coordinators, and management in accordance with office procedures/policies. Maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling patient's medical records and information.
Licensed Practical Nurse Required Skills/Abilities
Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies Strong interpersonal and communication skills Proficient in administrative tasks Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Education and Experience
- Must have an active LPN license
- Completion of an approved LPN program required
- Minimum of one-year professional nursing experience, clinic experience preferred
- Must maintain CPR certification
Benefits Available
- Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
- Dental and vision care plans
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
- Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
What's around it?
Rio Grande, NJ
Living costs about 9% above the US average