Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care - Physician Practice

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. Hackensack Meridian Health helps our patients live better, healthier lives. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Licensed Practical Nurse The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member in order to achieve established outcomes. Responsibilities Performs non-interpretable data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status. Provides hygienic care, assists with ambulation and meals as directed by the registered professional nurse. Positions patients, provides pre, post op and post mortem care as indicated. Uses the outcomes based practice model in the delivery of patient care. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in patient’s condition. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.). Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required Licensed Practical Nurse. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position. Compensation and Benefits HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data, Experience, Education and Certifications, Skills, Geographic Location, Internal Equity, Budget and Grant Funding. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Minimum rate of $30.92 hourly. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health