LPN - Vineland Pulmonary - MG

Inspira Health Network; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspira Health Network in New Jersey is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide nursing care under physician supervision and manage routine tasks in a medical practice setting.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, drawing blood, immunizations, injections, basic point-of-care testing, and assisting with EKGs, while adhering to Inspira policies and safety standards. The ideal candidate has recent LPN experience and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of physicians and clinical services manager.
• Perform basic clinical tasks including vital signs, blood draws, immunizations, injections, point-of-care testing, and EKGs.
• Care in accordance with Inspira policies and external regulations.

Skills

LPN license

EMR documentation

Vital signs

EKG testing

Blood draws

Injections

Medical terminology

Phone triage

Education

State-licensed practical nurse

Approved practical nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Stethoscope

EKG machine

Blood pressure cuff

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.Physical Requirements: N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)Lifting CStandingCSittingFLifting 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.