LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse - Manahawkin NJ

Ocean County

Position Summary: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises care provided by unlicensed staff.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Patient Evaluation
• Care Planning
• Provision of Direct Patient Care.
• Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
• Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Process.
• Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary.
• Assists physician in rounds and examination of [patients as needed.
• Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices, and preferences.
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families.
• Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs.
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff.
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times.

• Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.
• Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing
• Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by state)

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles required, including the ability to recognize and identify symptoms and manage emergency situations.
• Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, and expected results.
• Ability to coordinate, delegate, and supervise unlicensed nursing functions.
• Ability to create a patient-centered environment.
• Basic knowledge of computer use.