LPN / LVN - General

Cynet Health; Little Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a general role in New Jersey. This position covers 23 weeks with 4x10 hour shifts (Mon/Tue/Thu) and requires a current NJ LPN license, BLS/CPR certification, and 2–5 years of clinical experience.

The role involves direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Key duties include assistance with minor surgeries, injections, care coordination calls, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license valid in NJ.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association required.
• 2–5 years clinical nursing experience as LPN/LVN.
• Experience assisting with minor surgeries, injections, and care coordination calls.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform hygienic care and assist with ambulation and meals as directed.
• Position patients and provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care as indicated.
• Ensure a safe patient environment by responding to call lights and communicating changes to the RN.
• Communicate patient needs to the care team and primary caregiver(s) at appropriate level.
• Maintain regular contact with staff, patients, and visitors as part of the role.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Injections

Documentation

Education

LPN/LVN license (NJ)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

LPN / LVN - General

Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Specialty: Not specified

Duration: 23 weeks

Shift: 4x10 M/T/Th

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: 2 - 5 years

License: Current valid LPN license

Certifications: Maintain current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association

Must-Have:

Point of CareAssistance with minor surgeriesInjectionsCare coordination callsMessaging pools

Description:The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the registered nurse.He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member in order to achieve established outcomes.Performs non-interpretable data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.Provides hygienic care and assists with ambulation and meals as directed by the registered nurse.Positions patients and provides pre, post-operative, and post-mortem care as indicated.Ensures a safe patient environment by promptly answering call lights and communicating with the registered nurse immediately for any change in patient condition.Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs.This process includes communicating with the patient and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level.Regular contact with personnel, patients, and visitors is part of the role.