Surgical LPN: On-Site Clinic & Preop

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Surgery department at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The LPN works with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver focused nursing care, manage workflows, and support patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include pre-operative coordination, documentation, patient communication, and assisting in office procedures. A valid NJ LPN license and CPR certification are required, with preference for 6 months of related

Qualifications

• Ability to function in a team environment is required.
• CPR certification required.
• At least 6 months of related experience preferred.
• At least 6 months of phone triage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document nursing care within scope of practice for colorectal surgery patients.
• Travel to offsite locations to assist providers during clinic hours if needed.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice nurses during office hours; prepare and set up exam rooms.
• Place orders and obtain insurance precertification for tests; discuss results with physicians.
• Coordinate pre-operative testing and medical clearance; call patients pre- and post-operatively.
• Complete return-to-work letters and disability paperwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Communication

Education

LPN license NJ

CPR certification

Job description

Rutgers University seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Surgery department at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The LPN works with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver focused nursing care, manage workflows, and support patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include pre-operative coordination, documentation, patient communication, and assisting in office procedures. A valid NJ LPN license and CPR certification are required, with preference for 6 months of related