Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy/Immunology -Physician Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune City, NJ

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides clinical support under the direction of clinical supervisors and/or an RN to promote smooth patient flow and physician and patient satisfaction. The nurse serves as a liaison between patients and providers, administers medications and treatments as ordered by an RN, and completes assigned tasks. Care is provided in accordance with the needs of patients in the assigned service area, relevant professional standards, and institutional policies.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse license.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
Dedication to ongoing education.
Ability and passion to deliver high-quality care with a strong patient focus.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Comply with appropriate physician orders.
Observe, report, and assist in meeting patient needs according to the plan of care.
Record vital signs, intake and output, and related information.
Support and reinforce patient teaching and discharge planning.
Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, and daily activities.
Use and care for technical equipment and supplies appropriately.
Assist physicians with medical treatments, exams, and surgical procedures appropriate to the unit.
Report timely and accurate changes in a patient's condition, including changes in vital signs and/or blood sugars, and submit assignment sheets for evaluation.
Adapt work schedules to meet unit needs and help ensure adequate staffing by being willing to float.
Participate appropriately in emergent situations and assist and reassure patients and families.
Complete assignments accurately with appropriate supervisory counseling.
Complete patient-related activities within scheduled time periods.
Provide care using knowledge and skills appropriate to patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs and ages.
Complete patient data collection, plans of care, and interventions appropriately, and use data information systems appropriately.
Practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics, Board of Nursing and New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO requirements, and institutional policies and procedures, while promoting professional ethics and standards.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.