Float - Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality clinical support under the supervision of RNs and clinical supervisors. You will help ensure smooth patient flow, assist with treatments, and act as a liaison between patients and providers in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited LPN program, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving patients' lives.
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
• Dedication to delivering high-quality care with patient focus.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support under direction of supervisors and RN to ensure smooth patient flow and satisfaction.
• Serve as liaison between patients and provider, facilitating communication.
• Administer medications and treatments per RN orders and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills (MS Office / Google)6

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS certification

Job description

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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• A strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers.
• Dedication to ongoing education.
• The ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.