LPN - Employee Health & Wellness - Bridgeton

Inspira Health Network; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network in Bridgeton, NJ is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Employee Health team. The role focuses on preventive health services, immunizations, screenings, and documentation within a busy acute care setting.

The ideal candidate has a NJ LPN license, BLS, and at least three years of clinical experience, with strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Prior computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Current LPN licensure in the state of New Jersey.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs point of care testing; maintains current certification.
• Safely performs and documents other procedures according to policy.
• Communicated effectively with registered nurses, and other EH staff.
• Documents care provided, changes in condition, and revisions in clinical plan of care.
• Reinforces teaching regarding medications, dosage, frequency, and side effects.
• Reinforces other areas of patient and teaching, documenting their understanding and resolution.
• Interacts with employees in a positive and supportive manner.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Data entry

Education

LPN licensure (NJ)

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A. Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN)B. Experience: Minimum of three years clinical experience in an acute care setting. Prior computer experience required with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.C. Certification/Licensure: Current LPN licensure in the state of New Jersey. BLS certification.Knowledge & SkillsPerforms point of care testing; maintains current certificationSafely performs and documents other procedures according to policyCommunicated effectively with registered nurses, and other EH staffDocuments care provided, changes in condition, and revisions in clinical plan of careReinforces teaching regarding medications, dosage, frequency, and common side effectsReinforces other areas of patient and teaching, documenting their understanding and resolutionInteracts with employees in a positive and supportive mannerSchedules employee appointments as neededPrepares paperwork prior to all scheduled visitsMaintains all aspects of record keeping for employee health programsAnswers telephones, files employee health records, enters data into tracking systemsWorks under the direction of the Medical Director, Employee Health Director, and Employee Health ManagerPerforms clinical aspects of employment physicalsAdministers and tracks vaccines for compliance under direction of the registered nurseAdministers and interprets skin testing for TB screening, respiratory fit testing, and other surveillance as neededPerforms chain of custody urine collection testingPerforms medication administration as neededCollects data of compliance and reports to Employee Health ManagerPhysical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)Lifting <20lbsCStandingCSittingFLifting 20-50lbsOClimbingOKneelingOLifting>50lbsNCrouchingOReachingFCarryingCHearingCWalkingCPushingFTalkingCVisionCEnvironmental Conditions:NoiseOVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsONoxious odorsOPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentOBENEFITS INFORMATION:Click Here to Review Our Great Benefits Offerings?>At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.