Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Licensed Practical NursePosition DetailsRecruitment/Posting Title - Licensed Practical NurseJob Category - Staff & Executive - Healthcare - NursingDepartment - RWJ - Surgery Colon RectalOverview - New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Posting Summary - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the department of Surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Licensed Practical Nurse, in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, provides focused, technical nursing care to clinical and office operations. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides and documents nursing care within the scope of practice for colorectal surgery patients in face-to-face and telephone encounters; provides input to the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patient's status to the physician and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate and in a timely manner. May be required to travel to offsite locations to assist providers during clinic hours, including Steeplechase Cancer Center. Assists physicians and advanced practice nurse during scheduled office hours, including preparation and setup of clinic exam and procedure rooms for patient visits. Assists in office procedures. Reviews and prepares patient charts prior to office visits for essential paperwork and test results. Places orders and obtains insurance precertification for prescribed clinical testing for special procedures (CT, MRI, Ultrasound etc.) Provide patients with results of prescribed clinical tests after discussing them with the appropriate physicians. Coordinates pre-operative testing and medical clearance prior to surgical procedures. Calls patients to check in pre- and post-operatively. Completes return to work/school letters and disability paperwork for patients.FLSA - NonexemptGrade - 215Salary DetailsMinimum Salary - 33.510Mid Range Salary - 34.010Maximum Salary - 35.030Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programsPosition Status - Full TimeWorking HoursStandard Hours - 40.00Daily Work Shift - DayWork Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.Union Description - Teamsters 97Payroll Designation - PeopleSoftSeniority UnitTerms of Appointment - Staff - 12 monthPosition Pension Eligibility - PERSQualificationsMinimum Education and ExperienceCertifications/Licenses - Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey is required. Must be CPR certified.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - The ability to function in a team environment is required, as are word processing and computer skills.Preferred Qualifications - At least six (6) months of related experience is preferred. At least six (6) months of phone triage experience is preferred.Equipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work Environment - Physical Demands: Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting to 2/3 of the time, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.Special Conditions