Licensed Practical Nurse - NJ - Per Diem

Hospital for Special Surgery; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 52,348 - 54,415; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Per Diem LPN. Responsibilities include assisting in patient treatments, obtaining vital signs, and managing patient flow. Qualified candidates must be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing school, hold a current NJ State LPN License, and have BLS Certification. Preferred candidates have experience in ambulatory care or hospital settings and excellent communication skills. Compelling benefits offered along with a salary range of $38.00 - $39.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current NJ State LPN License and Registration.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in treatments and procedures.
• Room patients and oversee patient flow.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and perform venipuncture.

Skills

BLS Certification

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Current NJ State LPN License and Registration

Tools

EMR (preferably EPIC)

Job description

**How you move is why we’re here.(R) Now more than ever.**Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.**Emp Status**Per Diem Part time**Work Shift**Evening (United States of America)**Compensation Range**The base pay scale for this position is $38.00 - $39.50. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.# **What you will be doing****How you move is why we’re here.(R)** **Now more than ever.**Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless...Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.If this describes you then let’s talk!HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by *U.S. News & World Report*. As a recipient of the *Magnet* Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.Working under the supervision of one our prominent MD’s, you will provide the upmost deliverance of patient care in the physician’s office setting.**Scope of duties will include:*** Assisting the physician in treatments and procedures* Proficiency in obtaining vital signs, height and weight, venipuncture, cast removal, suture and staple removal and application of off-the-shelf braces* Rooming patients* Overseeing patient flow* Stocking exam rooms**Minimum Requirements:*** Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing* Current NJ State LPN License and Registration* BLS Certification**Preferred Qualifications:*** At least one year of Ambulatory Clinic, Physician’s Office or Hospital setting* Experience with EMR preferably EPIC* Excellent customer service and communication skills to all customers including patients, physicians, fellow co-workers, etc.* Establishing and maintaining an organized professional environment* Ability to thrive in a fast paced setting**Non-Discrimination Policy** Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.Our patients say it best: We receive consistently high ratings from our patients for the quality of our doctors and our hospital. More than 3,000 have shared their experience in their own words.### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.