Lvn Jobs in Harlingen, NJ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse program.
• Two years of relevant experience as an LVN or LPN in an acute-care setting.
• Current LVN or LPN license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Complete the Pedagogy IV Certification Course within 30 days of hire.
• Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.
• For Pennsylvania LVNs: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last five years, or obtained before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare needs as directed by the RN and the patient’s plan of care.
• Perform responsibilities in a manner that supports quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly, reflecting the plan of care.
• Complete focused patient assessments in accordance with the state nurse practice act and organizational policies.
• Administer medications in accordance with organizational policies.
• Report data to help identify problems and formulate goals, outcomes, and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow required infection-control and isolation procedures and aseptic techniques when delivering patient care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Night and weekend shift differentials
• 401(k) match, 100% vested on day one after the eligibility period is met
• Paid employee referrals
• Free parking