LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) | LONG TERM CARE UNIT (11-2) |FULL TIME DAY E/O WEEKEND (21467)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

7d • $36 - $40

About The Position

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Long Term Care unit. The LPN provides direct nursing care to assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, collects and documents patient data, contributes to care planning, administers medications and treatments, monitors patient status, and communicates changes to the charge nurse and healthcare team. The role also includes patient and family orientation, staff orientation as required, participation in care conferences, committees, quality improvement, and staff development activities. The position is full-time, day shift, with every other weekend scheduled.

Requirements

• Current New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• IV certification.
• Experience with medication passes, Encore, and dressing changes.
• Successful completion of the Progressive Care Orientation Program.
• Clinical nursing skills appropriate for an LPN.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• English speaking, reading, and writing skills to the extent required by the position.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent education as described by state education law.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient information from patients, family members, or significant others and record it on the Initial Data Base form.
• Complete twenty-four-hour nursing assessments and provide data to the RN for MDS inclusion.
• Contribute to the formulation and updating of plans of care and implement them under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Provide direct nursing care, including medications, treatments, dressing changes, resident care, and TPR, in accordance with established standards.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately, notifying the charge nurse as needed.
• Document relevant patient responses and nursing interventions in the medical record.
• Administer medication according to hospital policies and monitor age-specific information, including medications and laboratory or diagnostic results.
• Apply infection-control and safety principles during patient care.
• Communicate effectively with the charge nurse and other healthcare team members about patient needs and changes in condition.
• Respond appropriately to crises, prioritize tasks, and report significant unit problems to the charge nurse.
• Demonstrate compliance with regulatory agencies and assume charge in the absence of a charge nurse.
• Deliver age-appropriate patient care in accordance with patient rights.
• Participate in patient teaching and nursing research activities, including CQI.
• Provide timely, professional, caring, and respectful customer service.
• Maintain departmental policies and procedures and comply with quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards; assess policy gaps and create procedures as needed.
• Adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and become familiar with its Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Orient patients and families to the environment and develop rapport with families or significant others.
• Orient LPNs and Certified Nurse Aides as required.
• Use the hospital computer system effectively and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate in unit committees, CQI activities, patient care conferences, and staff development as assigned or required.
• Assist other personnel as needed and perform other duties assigned in support of department and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance plans
• Generous time-off policy, including vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education programs

What This Job Offers

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