LPN - Urogynecology Vineland - MG

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK LIFE INC; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network Life Inc in Vineland, NJ is seeking a nonexempt LPN to deliver nursing care under physician supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, routine blood draws, immunizations, injections, point-of-care testing, and EKGs in a regulated clinical setting.

Qualifications: state-licensed practical nurse, completion of an approved LPN program, and at least one year of LPN experience; clinical experience in a medical practice preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved practical nursing program and state license as an LPN.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; clinical experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of LPN experience; experience in a medical practice environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under physician and supervisor guidance.
• Record vital signs, update EMR records, and document medical orders.
• Perform basic clinical tasks: blood draws, immunizations, injections, and point-of-care testing.
• Conduct EKGs and maintain patient safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Blood draws

EMR data entry

EKG operation

Medical terminology

Infection control

Emergency procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Practical nursing program graduate

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.

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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.