Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (Lead LPN)

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (Lead LPN) to coordinate clinical flow and oversee LPNs and CMAs, ensuring high-quality patient care.

You will schedule staff, lead daily clinical huddles, and support training, QA improvements, and equipment maintenance while aligning with department goals.

The role requires a valid LPN license, BLS/CPR certification, and at least five years in a clinical setting, with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• 5 years LPN experience in a clinical environment.
• BLS/CPR certification by the American Heart Association.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the clinical flow and interactions of LPNs and CMAs.
• Schedule clinical support staff to optimize patient service and workflow.
• Lead Daily Clinical Huddles and monitor QA quality.

Skills

LPN experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

LPN program graduation

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

EMR systems

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 Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (Lead LPN) is responsible for coordinating the clinical flow, the interaction of all clinical support staff (LPNs and CMAs), and daily functions. Ensures all clinical support staff provide quality medical treatment. Promotes a positive work environment to align with departmental and organizational goals.

A day in the life of a Lead Licensed Practical Nurse (Lead LPN) at Hackensack Meridian Health includes

• Performs all duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse (see job description).
• Schedules all clinical support staff in order to achieve optimum patient/customer service, to expedite work flow collaborating with department leaders to ensure full office/clinical functioning.
• Lead Daily Clinical Huddles.
• Makes recommendations to correct Quality Assurance problems and ensures employees are providing quality clinical care to patients.
• Assists with training of clinical support (LPNs and CMAs) staff on related services. Ensure staff can perform the specialized testing required for quality patient care. These include but are not limited to A1C testing, blood glucose monitor downloading and all other required point of care testing.
• Assists with staff proficiency and competency assessment in performing these tests on an ongoing basis. Informs management if additional education is needed, and provides feedback to the department manager on staff proficiency on an ongoing basis.
• Orients LPN and MA staff in the use of current and future monitoring equipment and equipment upgrades.
• Ensures that the equipment is in working order, maintained properly and logbooks are up to date including calibration of equipment used for daily functioning of each clinic. Places proper work orders to correct any identified issues and teaches staff on this process so all are empowered to care for the work areas to ensure proper patient care. Delegates as necessary to share responsibilities and knowledge.
• Ensures departmental policies and procedures are followed.
• Consults with the department manager in response to patient and physician complaints, following through to resolution.
• Participates in the budget process in collaboration with the department manager. Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Delegates responsibilities to LPN and MA staff in order to develop their potential and follows up on performance.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e. age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, family member and/or primary care giver at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Files and Adheres to all policy/ process surrounding Medical Waste reporting, CLIA Waiver and renewals, any team training in accordance with any and all mandates for licensure.

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.67. 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.
• 5 years LPN experience in a clinical environment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS/CPR certification by the American Heart Association.

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.