Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care - F/T Days
Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey
- Eligibility
- LPN
- Unit
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Posted Sep 11
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- LPN
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Pay
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- NJ nursing roles that state pay post $41/hr to $55/hr
NJ nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $55/hr, across 708 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
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About this role
A day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition. Change in vital signs and blood sugars. Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation.
Change in pain status, etc. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Follows plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Examples may include but are not limited to: properly complies with appropriate physician orders.
Observes, reports and assists in meeting patient needs as per plan of care. Observes and reports the patient's physical and mental status. Provides medical treatments as per physician order.
Administers prescribed medication. Records vital signs, intake and output other related responsibilities. Supports/reinforces patient teaching and discharge planning.
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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.
Maintains safe and therapeutic care environment. Appropriately participates during crisis situations. Isolates and removes other patients and family members.
Assists with and reassures patients and families. Stays with a patient in need. Assists with and obtains medical equipment and supplies as needed.
Special care is taken to ensure all belongings are properly gathered, labeled with patient identification and are sent with the patients who are discharged, transferred or expire. Valuables are placed in safe as per policy. Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling.
Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods. 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.
Sourced from Hackensack Meridian Health’s careers page.
Requirements
- Current and valid New Jersey Practical Nurse license required
- BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association required
Benefits
- workplace excellence
- collaborative work environment
- work-life balance
- compassionate nursing culture
- mentoring programs
- substantial tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey
- State price level
- 9% above the national average
New Jersey index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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