Bariatrics LPN - Day Shift, Full-Time

Penn Medicine; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Plainsboro, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Bariatrics department. The role involves providing clinical services, leading education groups, documenting treatment plans, and scheduling physician visits and labs.

Responsibilities include patient milieu care, communication with the treatment team, keeping records, and contributing to performance improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey LPN license required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required; graduate from an LPN program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support to the treatment team in the partial hospital program.
• Lead education groups, document treatment plans and track physician visits and labs.
• Schedule physician MD time and coordinate changes as patient needs dictate.
• Collect specimens and health data for laboratory work as prescribed.
• Conduct individual and group activity and education sessions.
• Document each treatment session per policy and participate in rounds.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional interactions with patients, families and staff.
• Support department goals and collaborate with caregivers to improve patient care.

Skills

LPN licensure

BLS/CPR certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an LPN nursing program

Job description

Penn Medicine in Plainsboro, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Bariatrics department. The role involves providing clinical services, leading education groups, documenting treatment plans, and scheduling physician visits and labs.

Responsibilities include patient milieu care, communication with the treatment team, keeping records, and contributing to performance improvement efforts.