Licensed Practical Nurse - Oncology - Physician Practice
Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey
- Eligibility
- LPN
- Unit
- Oncology
Posted Sep 11
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
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- NJ nursing roles that state pay post $41/hr to $55/hr
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About this role
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members.
Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The primary role of the LPN is to provide clinical support, under the direction of the clinical supervisors and/or RN professional to ensure smooth patient flow and physician and patient satisfaction. Serves as a liaison between the patients and the provider. Administers medications and treatments as per RN orders and completes all assigned tasks.
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A day in the life of a LPN at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Follows plan of care as directed by the RN and/or clinical supervisors. Examples may include but are not limited to: 1. Complies with appropriate physician orders.
Observes, reports and assists in meeting patient needs as per plan of care. Records vital signs, intake and output other related responsibilities. Supports/reinforces patient teaching and discharge planning.
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.
Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition, including a change in vital signs and/or blood sugars. Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation. Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit.
Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through willingness to float. Appropriately participates in emergent situations. Assists with and reassures patients and families.
Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling. Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service area.
Appropriately completes data collection, plan of care and intervention of patient care. Utilizes data information systems appropriately. 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.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Sourced from HMH Physician Services, INC.’s careers page.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- paid leave
- tuition reimbursement
- retirement benefits
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.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
