Practice LPN

Cooper University Health Care; Marlton (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a nonexempt LPN to provide nursing care under physician supervision within our Camden, NJ facilities. The role involves clinical and administrative tasks including physical assessments, medication administration, and patient education to promote wellness.

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with an active NJ LPN license and BLS from the American Heart Association is required. Prior hospital nursing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current New Jersey LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse).
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under physician supervision.
• Perform physical assessments and monitor patient status.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Promote wellness through patient education and teaching.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards daily.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Medication administration

Clinical procedures

Education

Practical nursing diploma

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers. The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems. Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years. More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore. Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

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

Salary Min ($)

USD $25.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $42.50