PRACTICE LPN

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care under physician supervision in a pediatric setting. This nonexempt role includes clinical and administrative tasks, patient education, and maintaining regulatory standards.Responsibilities also include assisting with assessments, medication administration, and promoting wellness within the patient environment. Licensure in NJ and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Nonexempt position responsible for nursing care under the supervision of physicians, providers and/or registered nurse(s).
• Involves clinical and administrative tasks, including patient education and care of the patient environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards and uphold them in daily operations.
• Initiate patient teaching plans and provide clinical direction under supervision.
• Assist with physical assessments and monitoring in ambulatory settings.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Medication administration

Education

New Jersey LPN License

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

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.

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

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