LPN - Primary Care Glassboro - MG

Inspira Health; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care under physician supervision in our New Jersey facilities.

You will perform routine tasks including vital signs, blood draws, immunizations, injections, and EKGs, while maintaining compliance with Inspira policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
• State-licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• CPR certification (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history and conducts physical assessments.
• Administers medications and treatments as directed, assisting other clinicians.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and test results in medical records.
• Performs basic procedures and assists with exams and diagnostic procedures.
• Promotes patient education and safety while following infection control standards.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Immunizations

Injections

EKG

EMR documentation

Medical terminology

Infection control

Patient education

Multi-line phone handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from approved practical nursing program

State-licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

CPR certification (American Heart)

Tools

EMR system

Stethoscope

EKG machine

Blood pressure cuff

Pulse oximeter

Job description

A nonexempt position responsible for nursing care under the supervision of physicians and clinical services manager. May be responsible for basic clinical tasks including but not limited to, vital signs, routine blood draws, immunization, injections, point of care testing, and EKG’s and provides care that is consistent with Inspira policies and external regulations and requirements.Education & Experience:High school diploma or equivalent.Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.Minimum one year of LPN experience; clinical experience preferred.Experience in a medical practice environment strongly preferred.Certification/Licensure:State-licensed practical nurse.American Heart Healthcare Provider CP.Knowledge & Skills:Able to operate multi-line phone system, update and modify EMR records on computer, understand medical charting, able to operate stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, ear-washing instruments, blood pressure cuff, speculums, and other nursing items.May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry, and oxygen tanks.Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.Skill in performing blood draws.Position Responsibilities• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health datathrough physical assessments and biological samples. Collects specimens for laboratoryanalysis.• Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments asdirected. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnosticprocedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infectioncontrol/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medicationdispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records.• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physicianadvice/instructions.• Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments.• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diversepatient populations.• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)Lifting <20lbs C Standing C Sitting FLifting 20-50lbs O Climbing O Kneeling OLifting>50lbs N Crouching O Reaching FCarrying C Hearing C Walking CPushing F Talking C Vision CEnvironmental Conditions:Noise O Varied Temperatures O Cleaning Agents ONoxious odors O Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment OBENEFITS 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.