LPN Inpatient Med Surg (Full Time, Nights) Washington Township, NJ

Jefferson Health Plans•Washington Township, NJ

3d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides patient- and family-centered care, addressing patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs. Under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and physicians, the LPN plans, implements, and evaluates care; respects patients’ individual priorities, cultural beliefs, and values; and performs nursing actions within the LPN scope of practice. The LPN works as a healthcare team member, using sound nursing judgment based on preparation, knowledge, experience, and competency. The role involves collaborating with patients, families or designated care partners, and the interprofessional team to support safe, compassionate, coordinated care. The LPN reinforces patient education, documents and communicates using information technology, follows nursing practices and protocols, contributes to quality and safety improvement, and promptly communicates changes in a patient’s condition to the registered nurse, physician, and care team. The position is full-time and scheduled for a night shift at Jefferson Health in Turnersville, New Jersey.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing; Technical School Diploma.
Pass the Pennsylvania Board Association for Licensed Practical Nurse, as stated in the posting.
Current LPN license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered care and ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including transmitting, receiving, and accurately interpreting information; engaging patients and families as partners; and appropriately delegating to team members.
Knowledge of patient disorders and injuries and ability to contribute to evaluation and treatment or care plans in partnership with the care team.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to identify learning needs and priorities and reinforce patient and care-partner education.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them within the LPN scope of practice under the applicable state Nurse Practice Act.
Knowledge of post-discharge needs and ability to reinforce discharge plans and coordinate follow-up care with patients and families.
Knowledge of patient observation and evaluation tools and techniques, and ability to analyze symptoms and contribute to clinical judgment within the LPN scope of practice.
Knowledge of health information and documentation methods, including recording medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent to continuous standing and walking and role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, patients, families or designated care partners, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patients’ and families’ preferences and cultural beliefs into care delivery.
Partner with patients and care partners to identify learning needs and priorities, and reinforce education in an understandable and affirming manner.
Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, supporting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Help create an inclusive environment and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality-improvement committees.
Receive and provide feedback and incorporate appropriate changes into practice.
Use information technology to document and communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support ethical decision-making.
Pursue continued professional growth and development, and act as a primary preceptor for appropriate staff members.
Maintain compliance with institutional policies and guidelines related to evidence-based patient-care practices.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risks of harm to patients and others.
Contribute to monitoring nursing quality outcomes to improve patient-care quality and safety.
Communicate promptly with the registered nurse, physician, and healthcare team when a patient deteriorates, has a significant change in condition, does not respond to therapy, becomes unstable, or needs immediate assistance.
Evaluate and collect patient data as permitted by the LPN scope of practice under the applicable Pennsylvania or New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
Work closely with the registered nurse to support implementation of safe, quality care.
Reinforce education about the patient’s condition, recommended and administered treatment and medications, and next steps in recovery.
Partner with patients and care partners to reinforce discharge plans and arrange follow-up care as appropriate.
Document relevant health information, including histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time