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Rutgers University

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States,


Position DetailsPosition InformationRecruitment/Posting Title

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare

Department

UBHC-Brief Treatment-Edison

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence-based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey.

Posting Summary

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Adult Outpatient and Child and Adolescent Outpatient of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides technical nursing care to child through adult populations. Performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines. Provides a safe and comfortable environment for patients.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Provides direct care to patients within scope of practice.Contributes to nursing assessment, nursing care planning and treatment plan.Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice and requirements of the position.Documents all aspects of patient care in the EMR.Utilizes effective communications skills by demonstrating concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.Maintains patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness.Is knowledgeable with and initiates emergency procedures.Position Status

Full Time

Daily Work Shift

Day

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

225

Annual Minimum Salary

63939.20

Annual Mid Range Salary

64979.20

Annual Maximum Salary

66934.40

Standard Hours

40.00

Union Description

Teamsters 97

Position Pension Eligibility

PERSQualificationsMinimum Education and Experience

Possession of a valid and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.Three (3) years of relevant experience as an LPN is required.Certifications/Licenses

Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated competency in venipuncture techniques required.Demonstrated strong clinical nursing specialty, excellent communication skills, must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing and leadership abilities required.Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.Work Environment:

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).Functions will be carried out in certain areas, where hospital blood borne and airborne pathogens exposure control plans must be followed.Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric.Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Posting DetailsPosting Number

24ST0876

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

Edison

State

NJPre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr