Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
East Brunswick, New Jersey
LPN/LVN
Still listed, seen 2 days ago · Posted Aug 24
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- LPN/LVN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New Jersey is $43/hr, across 511 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Role Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate primary care services within a clinic setting serving a frail and elderly population. Working under the direction of the Clinic Practice Manager and in close collaboration with physicians, Registered Nurses, and an interdisciplinary care team, the LPN/LVN supports comprehensive, patient-centered care through medication administration, clinical assessments, participant education, and care coordination. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Perform delegated nursing services within the clinic setting in accordance with scope of practice and under the supervision of the Clinic Practice Manager
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Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and RN Care Manager to plan and implement interventions aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
Administer prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments following nursing standards and document all care appropriately
Withdraw blood from patients as instructed and within scope of practice, as designated
Maintain accurate and timely medical records and meet all charting and reporting requirements
Observe, document, and report patient conditions and responses to medications or treatments to physicians and care team members
Triage patients within scope of practice to determine urgency and priority of care
Educate patients and family members/caregivers on medications, treatments, and care instructions
Prepare equipment and assist providers during examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing
Support clinic operations by assisting with daily appointments, patient flow, and emergency situations
Respond to incoming telephone calls and appropriately route or address concerns
Maintain exam rooms, ensure cleanliness, stock necessary supplies, and place items on reorder lists as needed
Monitor expiration dates of medications and clinic supplies on a scheduled basis
Communicate effectively during interdisciplinary team meetings, clinic meetings, and other assigned meetings
Assist, as assigned, with scheduling specialist appointments, coordinating hospital admissions, and providing reports to receiving units
Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and OSHA safety guidelines
Maintain confidentiality of all patient, family, and organizational information
Handle potentially infectious specimens using appropriate biohazard and universal precautions
Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to established safety protocols
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance enhancement activities
Engage in required continuing education, staff training, and professional development
Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic and patient care operations
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the required state
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and minimum state-required auto liability insurance
Medical clearance for communicable diseases with immunizations up to date prior to direct patient contact
Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check, including license verification, education verification, reference checks, exclusion lists, and drug screening
Desired Qualifications
One year of experience working as an LPN/LVN (strongly preferred)
IV Certification (preferred)
At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population (preferred)
If not present, training will be provided upon hire
Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-education skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary clinic environment
Location & Work Type
Work Type: On-site, clinic-based role Setting: Primary care clinic serving a frail and elderly population
#Workwolf
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the required state
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and minimum state-required auto liability insurance
- Medical clearance for communicable diseases with immunizations up to date prior to direct patient contact
- Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check, including license verification, education verification, reference checks, exclusion lists, and drug screening
- Desired Qualifications
- One year of experience working as an LPN/LVN (strongly preferred)
- IV Certification (preferred)
- At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population (preferred)
- If not present, training will be provided upon hire
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-education skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary clinic environment
- Location & Work Type
- Work Type: On-site, clinic-based role
- Setting: Primary care clinic serving a frail and elderly population
- #Workwolf
Place
- City
- East Brunswick, 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.
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