PRACTICE LPN-PT

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care under physician supervision in a clinical/ambulatory setting. The role includes physical assessments, medication administration, and patient education to promote wellness.

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with a current NJ license and BLS certification are required. Responsibilities include care coordination and administrative support within the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey LPN License.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of physicians/providers.
• Perform physical assessments and administer medications as directed.
• Promote wellness through patient education and teaching.
• Maintain patient environment and handle organizational tasks.
• Initiate and implement patient teaching plans with medical oversight.

Skills

Patient care

Patient education

Clinical operations

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 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.

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.