Job description

cIdeal candidate:

We are seeking compassionate experienced LPNs / Licensed Practical Nurses with NJ state licensure for contract LPN assignments to work within our client's facilities, providing follow-through of the physician-established plan of treatment and working under the supervision of the RN Supervisor.

Locations:

Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey areas - Summit, Morristown, Pompton Plains, Newtown, Hackettstown, Neptune, Holmdel, Red Bank, Edison, Hackensack

Responsibilities:

• LPNs will be responsible for ensuring all assigned residents receive all medications, treatments, and nursing care as ordered
• Supervises CNA’s, PCT's, Techs on the unit by following the nursing care plan, utilizes nursing diagnosis for patients in cooperation with the supervisor and nursing personnel on the unit
• Follows plan of care for residents
• Maintains accurate informative records on all patients in the unit
• Identify and report all real or potential problems regarding the development or administration of patient care
• Records, reports, and interprets patient responses to treatment and care to appropriate members of the inter-disciplinary team
• Identify any changes in patient conditions/needs and report to Supervisor

• Coordinates utilization reviews of managed care contracts using established guidelines and processes. Ensures all clinical operations comply w with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and other managed care policies.
• Communicates with physicians, discharge planners and others to process referrals, authorization for services, and capture data related to utilization.
• Maintains managed care contracts and information databases and prepares reports.
• Maintains responsibilities within the scope of supportive & restorative care; medication administration and specialized tasks under the direction of a RN or physician
• Administration of treatments and routine tasks, duties, examinations, IV insertion, checking vital signs.
• Collects, labels, and processes specimens accurately
• Provides emotional support to patients & their families/significant others
• Reports pertinent observations, treatments, medications, incidents & accidents associated with patients, to the Registered Professional Nurse & records same on appropriate documents with the format of charting utilized in the unit

Qualifications & Skills:

• Currently holds a valid New Jersey state LPN license
• Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing
• Proficiency in written and oral communication. Ability to work under the direction of an RN
• Ideally 1-2+ years experience in an acute or subacute setting or hospital setting

• At times must be willing and flexible to float to CNA or Tech competencies
• BLS (from American Heart Association) required
• Meets all state and federal requirements for US employment in a Nursing Facility
• Strong patient assessment skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated clinical competency
• EPIC (EMR) experience preferred
• Must have COVID vaccination card with booster

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Medical-Surgical
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Surgery
• Urgent Care
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Clinic
• Long term care
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Must have COVID vaccination card

Work Location: One location

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