Licensed Practical Nurse, Full-Time Days, 8a-4p, Somerset/Union , Atlantic Visiting Nurse

Atlantic Health System; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team for home visits and ambulatory support. The role involves delivering care per plan, documenting promptly, and collaborating with RNs to ensure patient safety.

The LPN must have a valid NJ license and at least one year of acute, subacute, or home care experience, with proficiency in EMR systems and clear communication with patients and families. Travel to patient homes is required.

Qualifications

• Current NJ LPN license.
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute, subacute, or home care setting.
• Experience using an EMR and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe care according to plan of care and as delegated by the RN.
• Documents care within time frames.
• Collaborates with health care team.
• Reports all findings to RN or designee.
• Notifies MD of significant changes.
• Assists RN in patient/family communication.
• Provides written teaching material to support learning.
• Documents all communication timely.
• Follows infection control practices.
• Cross trains to learn new skills.
• Use of personal vehicle is required for home visits. Driver's License verification required.

Skills

Communication

EMR usage

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Reports to: Assistant Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers safe care according to plan of care and as delegated by the RN
• Meets agency productivity standards
• Documents care within time frames
• Collaborates with health care team
• Reports all findings to RN or designee
• Notifies MD of significant changes
• Seeks supervision appropriately
• Assumes responsibility for self development
• Maintains competencies
• Maintains knowledge of new techniques and standards of care
• Effective communication with Clinical staff
• Coordinators and Clinical Managers to facilitate care planning
• Assists RN in patient/family communication
• Provides written teaching material to support learning
• Assists in evaluating patient response to education.
• Documents all communication timely
• Timely communication with teams
• Assists in growth of the agency
• Accepts other assignments as needed to support agency
• Supports and encourages patient safety
• Reports all occurrences
• Instructs patient/family in safety measures
• Follows infection control practices.
• Assists in development of agency processes and procedures
• Provides orientation to new employees
• Cross trains to learn new skills
• Accepts other assignments as requested
• Use of personal vehicle is required for home visits. Driver's License verification required.

Job Qualifications/Experience:

• Current NJ LPN license
• Minimum of one-year experience in acute, subacute, or home care setting
• Experience using an EMR and excellent communication skills.