LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) -LTC EXTENDED CARE UNIT 11-5 - FULL-TIME DAY & EVERY OTHER WEEKEND (20837)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

New Bridge Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their LTC Extended Care Unit. This is a full-time day position requiring work every other weekend. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community in a supportive and inclusive work environment. They are looking for individuals passionate about making a difference and thriving in a collaborative setting.

Requirements

• Current NJ license Licensed Practical Nurse license is required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• IV Certification required
• Experience in the following: Med pass, Encore, and Dressing change
• Successful completion of Progressive Care Orientation Program required.
• Clinical nursing skills appropriate for an LPN.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent education as described by the state education law is required.

Responsibilities

• Collects data from patient, family or significant others and records on Initial Data Base form.
• Performs twenty-four hour nursing assessment and provides data to RN for MDS inclusion.
• Contributes to the formulation and updating of plan of care and implements plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients (e.g., medications, treatments, dressing changes, resident care, TPR) according to established standards.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately, notifying charge nurse as needed.
• Documents pertinent information regarding patient's responses and nursing interventions in patient's medical record.
• Administers medication according to hospital policies; understands and monitors age specific data including meds, lab/diagnostic results, etc.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety in the performance of patient care.
• Communicates effectively with charge nurse and other members of the health care team regarding patient's needs and/or changes in condition.
• Responds appropriately in crisis situations; able to prioritize.
• Reports significant unit problems to the charge nurse.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with all regulatory agencies; ability to assume charge in the absence of a charge nurse.
• Delivers patient care responsibilities with a knowledge of patient growth and development and appropriate to the ages of the patients served and complies with the Bill of Rights.
• Participates in patient teaching and nursing research activities (CQI).
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Orients patient and family to new environment; develops rapport with patients' family and/or significant others.
• Orients LPNs, Nurses' Aides (Certified Nurse Aides) as required.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates on unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
• Participates in patient care conferences and in staff development activities as required.
• Assists other personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree