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

Thomas Jefferson University•Gloucester County, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides patient- and family-centered care, addressing patients’ physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs while respecting individual cultural beliefs and values. The LPN uses sound nursing judgment based on training, knowledge, experience, and competency, and practices within the applicable LPN scope of practice. Under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and physicians, the LPN plans, implements, and evaluates care and carries out selected nursing actions. The role works closely with the registered nurse and the wider healthcare team to deliver safe, quality care and communicate changes in a patient’s condition. The position is based at Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. in Turnersville, New Jersey, and is a regular, full-time night-shift role. The job requires a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, applicable state LPN licensure, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification. Physical demands include lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds and frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific duties may also involve kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Passed the Pennsylvania Board Association for Licensed Practical Nurse, as stated in the posting.
Current LPN license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners in care and planning.
Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective communication skills, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and using partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Ability to delegate appropriately and respectfully to other team members.
Knowledge of patient disorders and injuries and ability to evaluate patients and contribute to a treatment plan in partnership with the care team.
Knowledge of child and adult education techniques and ability to identify learning priorities and needs.
Knowledge of medications and ability to administer them within the LPN scope of practice.
Knowledge of patients’ post-discharge needs and ability to reinforce discharge plans and arrange follow-up care in partnership 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 appropriate documentation methods.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; role-specific activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

Interact with coworkers, patients, 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 designated 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, needs, priorities, and cultural beliefs.
Work effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Promote belonging and inclusion and demonstrate problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Participate in hospital- and practice-setting committees, including safety and quality improvement committees.
Give and receive 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.
Follow established nursing practices and protocols to minimize risk of harm to patients and others.
Contribute to monitoring nursing quality outcomes to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Communicate with a registered nurse, physician, and the patient’s healthcare team when a patient’s condition deteriorates or significantly changes, the patient does not respond to therapy, becomes unstable, or needs immediate assistance; seek guidance with patient care.
Evaluate and collect data as allowed by the LPN scope of practice under the applicable Pennsylvania or New Jersey Nurse Practice Act.
Work closely with the registered nurse to ensure implementation of safe, quality care.
Reinforce education for patients and designated care partners about the patient’s condition, suggested and administered treatment and medications, and recovery steps.
Administer medications within the LPN scope of practice defined by the applicable state Nurse Practice Act.
Partner with patients and families or designated care partners to reinforce discharge plans and arrange follow-up care.
Document relevant health information, which may include medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and results, in written or electronic form.

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 per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps