LPN (Specialty Care Practice) - FT - Day - Ambulatory Care​/Clinic Trenton NJ

Position:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full-Time Equivalent (1.0 FTE)

$23.55 - $30.60 per hour

40 hours per week

• Documents accurately reason for visit and includes chief complaint. Completes ambulatory care summary by third visit and reviews at each subsequent visit. Obtains and records accurately patient history.
• Performs and documents vital signs. Completes medication list according to established procedures.
• Performs applicable POCT as ordered by LIP. Assists physician in performing procedures. Establishes and maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients.
• Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIP according to established policy. Provides information to patients regarding prep or procedure under the direction of the LIP.
• Administers prescribed medication, therapies and treatments in accordance with licensed practical nursing standards. Identifies and labels patient information and records to ensure a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Prepares, operates and maintains equipment in accordance with established policies, procedures and practices for sterilization, safety and proper operational condition.
• Documents quality control for point of care testing as assigned.
• Obtains and documents refrigerator temperatures for medications and specimens and takes appropriate action for out of range results.
• Works with team members to achieve maximum productivity. Seeks out appropriate resources to increase practice knowledge. Demonstrates willingness to assist co‑workers during periods of heightened patient activity.
• Completes competency assessments as required by Capital Health (CH) and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains clinical area and supplies. Maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients.
• Performs necessary clerical and administrative functions such as scheduling, filing, ordering supplies and other activities to ensure proper functioning of department.
• Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.

• Graduate of a state accredited licensed practical nursing program. NJ or PA license based on primary state office location required. Must obtain second out of state LPN license (NJ or PA) within three months from date of hire.
• No previous experience required.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider.
• Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Frequent physical demands include: standing, walking, push/pull, twisting, bending, reaching forward, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands include: sitting, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), carrying objects, reaching overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling.
• Continuous physical demands include: talking or hearing.
• Lifting: floor to waist 35 lbs. Lifting waist level and above 25 lbs.
• Sensory requirements include: very accurate 20/40 near vision; very accurate 20/40 far vision; color discrimination; accurate depth perception; accurate hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks include: blood borne pathogens, chemicals, uneven surfaces or elevations, dust/particulate matter.

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program