LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- PEDIATRIC GASTRO- PHYSICIAN PRACTICE

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their pediatric gastroenterology team. In this role, you will provide essential clinical support to ensure smooth patient flow and satisfaction. You will be responsible for administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with patient education. This position offers a full-time opportunity with competitive benefits, allowing you to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability for improving patient lives.
• Dedication to ongoing education and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments per RN orders.
• Records vital signs and assists in patient care.
• Participates in emergent situations and supports patient needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Education

Customer Service

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse- Pediatric Gastro- Physician Practice

HMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC. Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey

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• Requisition # 2025-163347
• ShiftDay
• StatusFull Time with Benefits
  
  

Overview

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 Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

The pediatric sub-specialists provide diagnosis and treatment in the areas of gastroenterology, endocrinology, pulmonology, infectious disease, neurology and hematology/oncology

• This LPN Position is in the pediatric gastroenterology department. Pediatric experience strongly preferred
  
  

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Complies with appropriate physician orders.
• Observes, reports and assists in meeting patient needs as per plan of care.
• Records vital signs, intake and output other related responsibilities.
• Supports/reinforces patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene, nutrition and daily activities.
• Appropriately utilizes and cares for technical equipment and supplies.
• Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and surgical procedures appropriate to the unit.
• Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition, including a change in vital signs and/or blood sugars. Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation.
• Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through willingness to float.
• Appropriately participates in emergent situations. Assists with and reassures patients and families.
• Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling.
• Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service area.
• Appropriately completes data collection, plan of care and intervention of patient care. Utilizes data information systems appropriately.
• Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of Ethics, Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures and promotes professional ethics/standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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.

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