Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tpirc And Fai; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Sponsored employee events

Job summary

Food Allergy Institute (FAI) in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, onsite role. The LPN will support healthcare providers, manage patient flow, prepare examination rooms, and ensure accurate dosing and chart preparation for visits.

The ideal candidate has NJ licensure, 1+ year nursing experience, and a current BLS certification. Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills are essential to manage a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• 1+ years experience in nursing or other relevant experience in a healthcare/clinic setting.
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience, a plus.
• Current BLS certification.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Team Mentality and a positive working attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills and self-starter mentality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires strong multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial nursing evaluation; take and record vital signs, medical history, medications, and questionnaires as needed.
• Administer injections (e.g., biologics), oral or IM medications as directed by the provider.
• Assist in maintaining exam room readiness and patient flow.
• Coordinate with MA team for patient care and coverage as needed.
• Verify patient charts 24 hours prior to visits and notify providers of inconsistencies.
• Educate patients and answer inquiries about home treatment and dosing safety.
• Support clinic operations to keep appointments on time.
• Ensure proper in-clinic and take-home dosing and manage orders.
• Escalate questions outside knowledge base to a provider.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team mentality

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey

BLS certification

Tools

EMR experience

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full Time Hoboken, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1270

Salary Range: $35.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hours: Full-Time; 4/10 Shifts (7:45am-6:45pm); Onsite

Whoare we looking for?

We are currently seeking a LPN who will play a critical role in providing clinical support to healthcare providers, patients and their families during patient visits. This position involves assisting providers by ensuring an organized patient flow, preparing examination rooms, delivering accurate care, completing office orders, handling prescription requests, and preparing charts for all patient visits. The LPN will manage precise in-room and take-home dosing. Upon completing the initial training period, the LPN will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the appointment workflows, nursing visit protocols, and the overall patient lifecycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Clinical Assistance

• Ensure exam rooms are cleaned, stocked, and ready to welcome each patient
• Provide an initial nursing evaluation; take and record vital signs, medical history, medications, and answer questionnaires as needed.
• Administer scheduled injections (such as biologics), oral or IM medications as directed by the provider.
• Exercise patients after challenge, or coordinate with MA team
• Verify patient charts at least 24-hour prior to the visit and notify clinic leadership and scheduled providers of any inconsistencies.
• Assist in feeding patients during food challenges allowing providers to spend time with patients that are of higher risk.
• Execute Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), Exhaled Nitric Oxide (eNO) Tests. Execute and read Skin Tests and Patch Placements.
• Assist providers with clinic flow so patient appointments run on time
• Provide patient education and assist with patient inquiries such as preparation of home treatment foods, tips for food fatigue, TIP treatment protocols to ensure at home dosing safety, and timing of ingestion of different foods
• Escalate questions outside of knowledge base to a provider
• Provide, review, and confirm discharge instructions
• Ensure accurate in-clinic and take-home dosing and request additional doses as needed
• Provide cross coverage coverage for medical assistants as needed based on staffing needs

Communication

• Interact professionally and empathetically with patients and their families
• Relay relevant information professionally to patients, providers, and team members regarding changes in patient care and/or food dosing
• Communicate effectively to patients, families, visitors, teammates and leadership
• Communicate with areas that impact clinic operations (Food Lab, Diagnostic Lab, Data Team, etc.)
• Communicate with the front office team room availability to ensure rooms are turned over promptly
• Communicate with all team members to enforce effective workflows and gaps/inefficiencies in workflows or when safety concerns are identified.

Compliance and Administrative Tasks

• Resolve or action assigned tickets within 3 business days
• Maintain at least 2 weeks of in-clinic and take-home doses
• Verify receipt of clinic doses, report weekly on missing doses and missing patches
• Complete prescription requests and refills as needed.
• Look for areas of opportunity and communicate these to leadership
• Complete and maintain back-office/LPN skills and performance competencies
• Follow established healthcare laws, regulations, and safety protocols
• Adhere to infection control practices and maintain a clean working environment.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• 1+ years experience in nursing or other relevant experience in a healthcare/clinic setting
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience, a plus.
• Current BLS certification
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-up
• Team Mentality and a positive working attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills and self-starter mentality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires strong multi-tasking skills.

Preferred

• 2+ year previous LPN experience
• Experience in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics
• Prior training/ experience: PFT, ENO, Skin Prick Tests, Patch Tests, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite or Google Suite

About Us:

Founded in 2015, the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is a cutting-edge research and clinical care center revolutionizing food allergy treatment. Our Tolerance Induction Program™ is the first of its kind, bringing patients to the point where they can eat whatever they want, whenever they want, without having to worry about any kind of reaction. The success of FAI is built on years of development involving proprietary biomarkers, data analytics and modeling systems which allow unique patient specific therapy to be deployed in the clinic setting and at home safely.

Why Join FAI:

The Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is home to innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate leaders who are transforming the world of food allergy treatment. Our work is life-changing for patients and their families, and every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting our mission.

With over 180 employees, Our diverse team includes Physicians in the specialties of Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Allergy & Immunology, Emergency Medicine, as well as Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, and a PhD level research team. In the food allergy world, the growth of FAI is unique in reflecting the effectiveness of its treatment approach and the supportive environment fostered by its team of professionals.

At FAI, you'll be part of a team dedicated to making a real impact. We provide access to cutting-edge technology, offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for professional development and career growth. Join us in transforming food allergy care and be inspired to make a difference.

Employee Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, and sponsored employee events. We are also committed to your professional development with individualized training and career growth opportunities.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances).

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.