LPN

Job Title: LPN

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Monmouth Pulmonary Consultants

Req #: 0000259784

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $30.04 - $36.86 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

LPN - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence within their scope, they ensure that medical treatments, clinical testing, and diagnostic procedures are provided in a safe and rational manner according to legal and professional standards. They are responsible for assuring an orderly flow of patients, assisting healthcare providers, maintaining examination rooms, and providing high-quality nursing care to support our team.

A typical day for an LPN may include:

• Assures an orderly flow of patients by greeting them warmly, escorting them from reception, and preparing them thoroughly for clinical examinations.
• Administers immunizations and clinical injections safely and precisely as directed by the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
• Performs diagnostic testing and laboratory procedures including venipunctures, urinalysis, glucose and hemoglobin assessments, peak flows, and ECGs.
• Prepares and processes laboratory specimens accurately before forwarding them to the appropriate lab for official processing.
• Takes vital signs, documents initial medical history in patient charts, and schedules necessary follow-up laboratory and X-ray appointments.
• Maintains examination rooms and treatment areas by ensuring they are clean, fully stocked with medical supplies, and utilizing proper instrument sterilization.
• Observes and records patient conditions, documenting reactions to drugs or treatments, and immediately reporting changes to providers.
• Manages medical records and patient charts by updating test results, pulling printer reports, and attaching them for timely physician review.
• Delivers instructions to patients regarding medication management and treatment plans as specifically directed by the provider team.
• Periodically checks expiration dates on all in-house medications, immunizations, and clinical supplies to guarantee patient safety.
• Reports safety issues, equipment failures, patient complaints, or billing concerns immediately to the Practice Manager to maintain workplace integrity.
• Shares daily responsibility for general clinical cleanliness and trash removal to uphold a safe and sanitary healthcare environment.

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, corporate clients, families, and your clinical colleagues.
• Attention to detail and clinical precision guide your work every day, understanding that errors in charting or medication have serious consequences.
• You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced employee health, wellness, and corporate care environment.
• Patient safety, accurate diagnostic testing, and delivering high-quality nursing care are your top professional priorities.
• You enjoy working collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Continuous learning, clinical skill validation, and medical office efficiency motivate you to excel.
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant clinical experience is central to your nursing approach.

To be considered for this LPN opportunity:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program with a valid Licensed Practical Nurse Certification.
• Must hold and maintain an active LPN license in good standing from the State of New Jersey.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual proficiency is considered a strong asset for communicating with our diverse patient population.
• Flexibility to perform diverse clinical duties, utilize electronic health records, and follow strict nursing safety standards.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer