PRACTICE LPN

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care under physician and nurse supervision. You will perform physical assessments, administer medications, promote wellness, and support the patient environment in a busy ambulatory setting.

The role requires a New Jersey LPN license and BLS certification, with graduate training from an accredited practical nursing program. You will collaborate with providers and the ambulatory professional development team to

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey LPN license (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the supervision of physicians, providers and/or registered nurses.
• Involve in clinical and administrative tasks including physical assessments and medication administration.
• Promote wellness through patient education and teaching.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory standards and sustain these standards in daily operations.
• Initiate and implement patient teaching plans.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

A nonexempt position responsible for the nursing care under the supervision of physicians, providers and/or registered nurse(s). May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including physical assessments, medication administration, promotion of wellness through patient education and teaching, care of the patient environment and organizational tasks. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations. Initiates and implements patient teaching plans. Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

Experience Required

• Current New Jersey LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.