LPN (Specialty Care Practice) - FT - Day - OB/GYN Lawrenceville NJ
About The Position
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $23.55 - $34.22 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Documents accurately reason for visit and includes chief complaint. Completes ambulatory care summary by third visit and reviews at each subsequent visit. Obtains and records accurately patient history. Performs and documents vital signs. Completes medication list according to established procedures. Performs applicable POCT as ordered by LIP. Assists physician in performing procedures. Establishes and maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients. Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIP according to established policy. Provides information to patients regarding prep or procedure under the direction of the LIP. Administers prescribed medication, therapies and treatments in accordance with licensed practical nursing standards. Identifies and labels patient information and records to ensure a high degree of accuracies. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Prepares, operates and maintains equipment in accordance with established polices, procedures and practices for sterilization, safety and proper operational condition. Documents quality control for point of care testing as assigned. Obtains and documents refrigerator temperatures for medications and specimens and takes appropriate action for out of range results. Works with team members to achieve maximum productivity. Seeks out appropriate resources to increase practice knowledge. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient activity. Completes competency assessments as required by Capital Health (CH) and regulatory agencies. Maintains clinical area and supplies. Maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients. Performs necessary clerical and administrative functions such as scheduling, filing, ordering supplies and other activities to ensure proper functioning of department. Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of a state accredited licensed practical nursing program.
- NJ or PA license based on primary state office location required.
- Must attain second out of state LPN license (NJ or PA) within three months from date of hire.
- AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Responsibilities
- Documents accurately reason for visit and includes chief complaint.
- Completes ambulatory care summary by third visit and reviews at each subsequent visit.
- Obtains and records accurately patient history.
- Performs and documents vital signs.
- Completes medication list according to established procedures.
- Performs applicable POCT as ordered by LIP.
- Assists physician in performing procedures.
- Establishes and maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients.
- Reviews laboratory and other test results daily and prioritizes them for LIP according to established policy.
- Provides information to patients regarding prep or procedure under the direction of the LIP.
- Administers prescribed medication, therapies and treatments in accordance with licensed practical nursing standards.
- Identifies and labels patient information and records to ensure a high degree of accuracies.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Prepares, operates and maintains equipment in accordance with established polices, procedures and practices for sterilization, safety and proper operational condition.
- Documents quality control for point of care testing as assigned.
- Obtains and documents refrigerator temperatures for medications and specimens and takes appropriate action for out of range results.
- Works with team members to achieve maximum productivity.
- Seeks out appropriate resources to increase practice knowledge.
- Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers during periods of heightened patient activity.
- Completes competency assessments as required by Capital Health (CH) and regulatory agencies.
- Maintains clinical area and supplies.
- Maintains a safe and sterile environment that provides for the health, safety and security of patients.
- Performs necessary clerical and administrative functions such as scheduling, filing, ordering supplies and other activities to ensure proper functioning of department.
- Performs other duties as assigned and may be assigned to other Capital Health Medical Group Practices as needed.
Benefits
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
