Float - Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide clinical support under the direction of RN supervisors, ensuring smooth patient flow and high patient satisfaction. The role includes administering medications and treatments and acting as a liaison between patients and providers across Occupational Health Ambulatory centers.

Eligible candidates have an accredited LPN program graduation, 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.
• Dedication to ongoing education.
• Ability to deliver high-quality care with patient focus.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support under the direction of clinical supervisors and/or RN.
• Serve as liaison between patients and providers to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Administer medications and treatments per RN orders and complete assigned tasks.
• Travel to Occupational Health Ambulatory centers across North, Central, and Southern NJ as needed.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Spanish preferred

Education

Accredited LPN program

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

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.

*Travel is required to all Occupational Health Ambulatory centers as needed across North, Central, and Southern NJ

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.

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Minimum rate of $29.38 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.