Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Specialty - Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide clinical support under RN supervision, ensuring smooth patient flow and high patient satisfaction. The role involves administering medications, coordinating with physicians and patients, and performing delegated tasks to support care teams.

Ideal candidates will have an accredited LPN program diploma, BLS certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support under the direction of clinical supervisors and/or RN to ensure smooth patient flow and physician and patient satisfaction.
• Administers medications and treatments as per RN orders and completes all assigned tasks.
• Serves as a liaison between the patients and the provider.
• Performs tasks as assigned to support patient care.

Skills

Adaptability

Accountability

Continuing education

Patient focus

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Spanish language

Education

LPN program graduate

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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 primary role of the LPN 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.

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.


• 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Fluency in the Spanish language preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse.


• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.