LPN

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 41,383 - 53,533; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Toms River seeks an experienced LPN to join the Thoracic Surgical Specialists team. You will greet patients, assist clinicians, document charts, perform immunizations and basic diagnostics, and help keep exam rooms clean and organized.

Requirements include an active NJ LPN license, BLS certification, a Practical Nursing program, and a high school diploma. Bilingual abilities are a plus; this full-time, day-shift role offers competitive benefits and a comprehensive Total

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program with a valid LPN certification.
• Must hold and maintain an active LPN license in good standing from the State of New Jersey.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual proficiency is considered a strong asset for communicating with our diverse patient population.
• Flexibility to perform diverse clinical duties and follow nursing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, escort from reception, and prepare for examinations.
• Administer immunizations and injections as directed by clinicians.
• Perform diagnostic testing and venipunctures, urinalysis, glucose checks, and ECGs.
• Prepare and process laboratory specimens for the lab.
• Take vitals, document history, and schedule follow-up tests and X-rays.
• Maintain clean, stocked examination rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Observe and record patient conditions, report changes to providers.
• Manage medical records and attach test results for physician review.
• Provide medication and treatment instructions to patients as directed.
• Check expiration dates on medications and supplies for safety.

Skills

LPN Certification

Bilingual

Electronic Health Records

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

LPN - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence within their scope, they ensure that medical treatments, clinical testing, and diagnostic procedures are provided in a safe and rational manner according to legal and professional standards. They are responsible for assuring an orderly flow of patients, assisting healthcare providers, maintaining examination rooms, and providing high-quality nursing care to support our team.

A typical day for an LPN may include:

• Assures an orderly flow of patients by greeting them warmly, escorting them from reception, and preparing them thoroughly for clinical examinations.
• Administers immunizations and clinical injections safely and precisely as directed by the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
• Performs diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures including venipunctures, urinalysis, glucose and hemoglobin assessments, peak flows, and ECGs.
• Prepares and processes laboratory specimens accurately before forwarding them to the appropriate lab for official processing.
• Takes vital signs, documents initial medical history in patient charts, and schedules necessary follow-up laboratory and X-ray appointments.
• Maintains examination rooms and treatment areas by ensuring they are clean, fully stocked with medical supplies, and utilizing proper instrument sterilization.
• Observes and records patient conditions, documenting reactions to drugs or treatments, and immediately reporting changes to providers.
• Manages medical records and patient charts by updating test results, pulling printer reports, and attaching them for timely physician review.
• Delivers instructions to patients regarding medication management and treatment plans as specifically directed by the provider team.
• Periodically checks expiration dates on all in-house medications, immunizations, and clinical supplies to guarantee patient safety.
• Reports safety issues, equipment failures, patient complaints, or billing concerns immediately to the Practice Manager to maintain workplace integrity.
• Shares daily responsibility for general clinical cleanliness and trash removal to uphold a safe and sanitary healthcare environment.

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, corporate clients, families, and your clinical colleagues.
• Attention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors in charting or medication have serious consequences.
• You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced employee health, wellness, and corporate care environment.
• Patient safety, accurate diagnostic testing, and delivering high-quality nursing care are your top professional priorities.
• You enjoy working collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Continuous learning, clinical skill validation, and medical office efficiency motivate you to excel.
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant clinical experience is central to your nursing approach.

To be considered for this LPN opportunity:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program with a valid Licensed Practical Nurse Certification.
• Must hold and maintain an active LPN license in good standing from the State of New Jersey.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual proficiency is considered a strong asset for communicating with our diverse patient population.
• Flexibility to perform diverse clinical duties, utilize electronic health records, and follow strict nursing safety standards.

Location: 67 Route 37 West Riverwood, Toms River, NJ 08755

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Thoracic Surgical Specialists

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $30.04 - $38.86 per hour

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer