Licensed Practical Nurse

Job DetailsJob Location: Newark, NJ 07105Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $35.00 - $35.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day
Job Summary:

In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education.

Duties / Responsibility: 

Patient Care
Collaboration with Healthcare team
Health and Safety compliance
Clinical tasks

Skills / Abilities:

Critical thinking and problem solving
Communication
Attention to detail
Time management and organization
Empathy and compassion
Physical stamina and strength
Adaptability and flexibility
Cultural competency
Ethics and professionalism

Performance Expectations:

In a team relationship with the RN supervisor, contributes to nursing assessment, care and planning
Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient
Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to other patient care providers
Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record
Assists in the formation of a written plan
Assists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes
Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs
Assists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences
Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required
Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures
Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician
Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure
Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered
Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures
Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers
Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients’ right to privacy
Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients
Must maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor
Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coat
Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off-going shift
If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled two days off 
Will notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition
Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time
Arrange workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted
After the agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor are to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement
All approved schedule modifications will be at the discretion of the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor
Is cognizant and adheres to all security regulations of the institution
Adheres to assigned break and lunch periods
Remains at assigned post until properly relieved
Attends scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings
Maintains an active Hands-On CPR certification
All other duties as assigned

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program
Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice
Current CPR/BLS certification
Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures
Ability to follow clinical protocols, physician orders, and regulatory standards
Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, or correctional healthcare
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems (EMR/EHR)
IV certification (if applicable and permitted by state regulations)

Organizational Expectations

Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

Physical Demands   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions. 

May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.  
Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.  
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.