PRACTICE LPN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey seeks a nonexempt LPN to provide nursing care under physicians and RNs, perform physical assessments, administer medications, and support patient education.

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; current NJ LPN license and BLS from the American Heart Association are required. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of physicians, providers and registered nurses.
• Assist with physical assessments and medication administration.
• Promote wellness through patient education and teaching.
• Maintain regulatory standards in daily operations.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

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.