LPN MedSurg WMLM

3210 Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center; Mountain Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center is seeking an LPN for night shift to provide direct patient care to medical and surgical patients in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The LPN will perform routine nursing procedures under RN supervision, participate in care planning, and contribute to patient and family education while adhering to Wellstar policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with nursing certification.
• Active LPN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing in an acute care environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to medical/surgical patients.
• Coordinate care with RN and other team members.
• Educate patients and families as needed.
• Document accurately within established timeframes.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services and continuing education.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Nursing assessment

Education

High School Diploma / GED

General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Tools

Windows-based computer

Home health software

Microsoft Office

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
• Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
• Meets established productivity standards

COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE

• Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
• Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate
• Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership

PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION

• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety

COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
• Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.

STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
• Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
• Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma / GED
General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support LPN - Lic Practical Nurse

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment

Preferred Required Minimum Skills:

• Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills. Strong assessment and clinical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write and follow directions to patients homes. Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.

Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.