Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse at Jersey Shore University Medical Center to provide high-quality patient care under the supervision of registered nursing staff.

The role requires a current NJ LPN license, active BLS/CPR, and prior LPN experience. Wound care, hyperbaric and outpatient experience are preferred. Competitive benefits are offered with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Practical Nurse license is required.
• Active BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• LPN experience is required.
• Wound care and hyperbaric experience are preferred.
• HBO experience is preferred.
• Outpatient experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition and vital signs.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Follow the plan of care under the direction of the RN and assist with treatments and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and interventions.
• Support patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition and activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic care environment.

Skills

LPN license

BLS/CPR

LPN experience

Wound care

Hyperbaric experience

Outpatient experience

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.

We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it’s like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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

• Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's condition. Change in vital signs and blood sugars. Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation. Change in pain status, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Follows plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Examples may include but are not limited to properly complies with appropriate physician orders. Observes, reports and assists in meeting patient needs as per plan of care. Observes and reports the patient's physical and mental status. Provides medical treatments as per physician order. Administers prescribed medication. 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. Maintains safe and therapeutic care environment.
• Appropriately participates during crisis situations. Isolates and removes other patients and family members. Assists with and reassures patients and families. Stays with a patient in need. Assists with and obtains medical equipment and supplies as needed.
• Special care is taken to ensure all belongings are properly gathered, labeled with patient identification and are sent with the patients who are discharged, transferred or expire. Valuables are placed in safe as per policy. Assignments are accurately completed with appropriate supervisory counseling. Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods.
• 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.
• Data collection, plan of care and intervention of patient care are reflective of Policy and Procedure and Standard of Care, measured by complete and accurate documentation. Utilizes data information systems appropriately.
• Current and valid New Jersey Practical Nurse license required
• An active BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required
• LPN experience required
• Wound care and hyperbaric experience preferred
• HBO experience preferred
• Outpatient experience preferred

Minimum rate of $29.38 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.