JFK University Medical Center
LPN - LPN
JFK University Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey, us, 08818
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Shift: 13 week contract3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Every other weekend Mandatory Holidays required as schedule
Description: Job Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member in order to achieve established outcomes.-Performs non-interpretable data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.-Provides hygienic care, assists with ambulation and meals as directed by the registered professional nurse.-Positions patients, provides pre, post op and post mortem care as indicated.-Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in patient s condition.-Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/ age, educational literacy, etc).Contacts: Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors. Schedule Notes:13 week contract3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Every other weekend Mandatory Holidays required as scheduledNo On Call 1 year of LTC experienceSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-N/APreferred Skills & Experience:-N/A RequiredLONG TERM CARESUBACUTE CAREAdditionalEducation: Required Education:-Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Current valid New Jersey LPN license.-Maintain current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Contract Weeks:89
Shift: 13 week contract3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Every other weekend Mandatory Holidays required as schedule
Description: Job Summary:The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member in order to achieve established outcomes.-Performs non-interpretable data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.-Provides hygienic care, assists with ambulation and meals as directed by the registered professional nurse.-Positions patients, provides pre, post op and post mortem care as indicated.-Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in patient s condition.-Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/ age, educational literacy, etc).Contacts: Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors. Schedule Notes:13 week contract3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Every other weekend Mandatory Holidays required as scheduledNo On Call 1 year of LTC experienceSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-N/APreferred Skills & Experience:-N/A RequiredLONG TERM CARESUBACUTE CAREAdditionalEducation: Required Education:-Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Current valid New Jersey LPN license.-Maintain current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical
Guaranteed Hours: 40.00
Contract Weeks:89